- 30 years experience
- LMFT in California
- Focus on codependency
About Kathleen
Kathleen Grisez is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of experience practicing in California. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and depression. Kathleen affirms that people know their own stories and brings a steady, respectful presence to sessions.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. She listens for strengths and helps people notice patterns that get in the way. Kathleen guides clients to try small changes, then checks what works and what needs adjusting. The work is practical and paced to each person.
Clients often come with relationship wounds, feelings of emptiness, or trouble trusting themselves after loss or betrayal. Kathleen also addresses issues like codependency, attachment difficulties, body image, and isolation. She frames problems in everyday terms and helps people map steps toward clearer choices.
Over three decades she has helped people through life transitions such as divorce, fertility challenges, and midlife shifts. Kathleen also supports those struggling after natural or human-caused disasters and people coping with guilt or shame. Her long experience shapes calm, patient sessions where the client’s goals lead the way.
To begin, she encourages a simple, honest conversation about goals and practical next steps. Kathleen invites anyone who is ready to take the first step to use the Start Therapy process and complete the matching questionnaire to find out more.
Practical approaches and online therapy that fit your life
Evidence-based techniques often focus on understanding patterns and changing behaviors that keep problems going. One common approach helps people spot and shift unhelpful relationship habits, such as codependent responses, by naming the pattern and practicing different responses in everyday situations. Another approach emphasizes working with emotions and attachment - it helps people notice feelings, link them to past experiences, and try new ways of relating that reduce isolation and mistrust.Finding the right method is usually collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and suggest approaches to try together. Over a few sessions you and the therapist can decide what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as needed.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It can also let someone take part from a familiar location and focus more on the conversation than logistics. Licensed professionals will discuss which way of meeting works best for your goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and depression, along with related problems such as codependency, attachment issues, and body image.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and supportive. She listens for strengths, helps identify patterns, and suggests small changes to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do you need to know the session formats offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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