Therapist profile
Dr. Kathy Greathouse, LMFT
Dr. Kathy Greathouse, LMFT - Relationship and parenting focus
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- Attachment-based work
- Mindfulness practices
- Narrative reframing
About Kathy
Dr. Kathy Greathouse is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, parenting strains, relationship concerns, addictions, trauma, and life changes. She also addresses issues such as depression, bipolar challenges, intimacy-related concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach combines talk therapy and body-centered practices. Sessions may include meditation, breathwork, and elements drawn from yogic healing alongside psychotherapy. She aims to help people let go of stuck emotions and reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life.
Kathy uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. She draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person's priorities. Narrative and existential work are used to reframe life stories and clarify values.
Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to build present-moment awareness and ease stress. These techniques are offered alongside conversational therapy rather than as a separate program. The emphasis is practical - reducing overwhelm and improving the ability to cope day to day.
Those who come for guidance can expect a mix of therapeutic conversation and experiential practices. She adapts the tone and tools to each person’s situation. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. In an online session this helps identify why certain conflicts or fears keep repeating and gives clear steps to try different responses.Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's priorities and experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, listening closely and reflecting what matters most so goals and next steps become clearer.
Existential and narrative ideas are used to examine life stories and values. Those approaches help people name what they care about and make practical choices that reflect those priorities.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adjust methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a single fixed method.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make shorter check-ins easier to arrange and offer options for quieter, less disruptive meetings during a workday. Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled and conducted.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, relationship concerns, addiction, trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, and related issues listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She blends talk therapy with mindfulness and body-centered practices such as breathwork and meditation, while using attachment, narrative, and client-centered methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in California.
Can she work with people who do not live in the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list explicit session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.