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Kathleen Adams

Kathleen Adams

LPC

Mindful counseling that builds everyday strengths

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness based
  • Journal focused
  • Goal oriented

About Kathleen

Kathleen Adams is a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than three decades of experience. She focuses on helping adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, stress, and life transitions. Kathleen blends a humanistic outlook with practical tools so people can rebuild confidence and make better choices.

Her approach centers on Mindfulness Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive-behavioral techniques. She encourages clients to notice patterns, try small changes, and use clear steps to reduce distress. Journaling is a regular part of sessions, used as a tool for reflection and steady progress.

Kathleen describes therapy as a place to grow personal strengths and values. She helps people find their core gifts and use them to handle daily challenges. Many clients work on communication problems, self-esteem, career questions, and recovery from unhealthy relationships.

She has written extensively about journaling and therapeutic writing since 1985. Her book Journal to the Self came out in 1990 and helped make journaling a practical tool for clients. Later books continue to focus on using writing to calm anxiety and build resilience.

Across 32 years of practice, Kathleen has combined teaching, writing, and therapy. That mix informs how she structures sessions: warm, focused, and goal-oriented. Prospective clients are invited to discuss their needs and how the writing practices might fit into their healing plan.

How Kathleen’s Approaches Translate to Online Support

Mindfulness Therapy helps people become aware of thoughts and bodily sensations in the present moment to reduce reactivity and relieve anxiety and stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, listening-based relationship where the therapist follows the person’s lead and helps them find their own answers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches specific skills to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to improve mood and functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathleen will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying a mindfulness practice, using journal exercises between sessions, or focusing on practical CBT tools for daily challenges.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and helping people keep consistent appointments around work or family schedules. The use of journaling between meetings can reinforce progress and make remote sessions feel focused and productive.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kathleen commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood disorders, caregiving stress, workplace problems, and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style blends Mindfulness Therapy with client-centered and cognitive-behavioral methods, plus narrative and solution-focused ideas to help people notice patterns and take practical steps toward change.

How much experience does she bring?

She has practiced as a counselor since 1992, bringing 32 years of experience that includes clinical work, teaching, and authorship on therapeutic writing.

Which credential and region apply to her practice?

She holds an LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices in Colorado.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered.

How are costs handled for her services?

Cost varies with location and the therapist's scheduling structure; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kathleen?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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