- Client-centered approach
- Practical problem solving
- Trauma informed care
About Kathleen
Dr. Kathleen Jager is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Michigan with 25 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Her style is respectful and compassionate, aimed at supporting people as they take steps toward change.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to shape sessions around each person's experience and goals. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and rewrite difficult stories they carry. Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused methods are used when a practical plan or trauma work can help move someone forward.
Dr. Jager tailors conversations and plans to match what each person needs. That can mean short-term problem solving or a longer, deeper conversation about painful events and patterns. She emphasizes clear, down-to-earth dialogue and practical steps people can try between sessions.
Her additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, family of origin problems, first responder concerns, and women's issues. She also supports people coping with guilt, shame, isolation, life purpose questions, and young adult concerns.
Sessions are offered in English and her practice operates from Michigan. If someone wants to begin, the usual next step is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and experiences, so sessions follow the person's lead and build on what matters most to them. This approach is useful when someone wants a supportive space to sort through feelings and options. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought and behavior patterns and offers practical exercises to change them; it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills to try between sessions. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe difficult life stories by separating them from who they are, which can reduce shame and open up new possibilities.Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, listen to the client's goals, and suggest what might fit best. Plans can shift as work progresses, and the client helps shape what comes next.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel time to appointments. It can also make it simpler to continue care while managing caregiving, work, or other commitments.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her work centers on Client-Centered Therapy, meaning she shapes sessions around the client's needs and goals while using other approaches as helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in Michigan and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not working with international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.