About Kathleen
Kathleen Laub is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 29 years of clinical practice in California. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress or anxiety and those coping with addictions or depression. Kathleen aims to offer a calm, respectful presence and practical help during difficult times.
She adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings, clearer communication, and manageable steps toward change.
Background and approach
Kathleen pays attention to feelings of shame, isolation, and the impact of major life events like divorce and separation. People often seek her help for panic attacks, social anxiety, or trouble concentrating related to ADHD. She also works on relationship concerns and problems with trust or communication.
Kathleen encourages self-compassion and small goals that build confidence over time. Her style is direct but empathetic, aiming to make therapy practical and understandable. She listens first, then offers strategies that fit a person’s life and comfort level.
That approach helps people move from feeling stuck to making steady progress. Sessions are offered in English and tailored to each person’s schedule. Kathleen’s long experience gives her a broad view of what tends to help, while she still customizes support to the individual sitting across from her.
Evidence-based approaches and online support
Many clients benefit from clear, skill-focused techniques that target anxiety and stress. One common approach helps people learn breathing and grounding skills, identify negative thought patterns, and practice steps to reduce panic and worry. These tools are useful for panic disorder, social anxiety, and daily stress.Another practical method focuses on behavior changes and routines. It helps people break cycles tied to addictions, low mood, or avoidance by setting small, achievable goals and tracking progress. This approach also supports better communication and relationship habits.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit your situation. If something doesn't feel helpful, adjustments are made so treatment better matches what you need.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and exercises, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is low, and chat or messaging can serve for brief check-ins or ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and stay consistent with care.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Experience
- 29 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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