- Licensed inFlorida
- LicenseMT3995
- NPI 1760983456
- Experience13+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Kathleen
Dr. Kathleen "Kathy" Meeks brings Attachment-based Therapy to her work as a licensed marriage and family therapist. She aims to help people sort through relationship pain, trauma, anxiety, grief, and parenting strain.
Dr. Meeks uses clear, practical steps so people know what to expect in sessions. She has 13 years of experience helping adults navigate life changes and emotional challenges.
Her approach blends Attachment-based ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Background and approach
That means sessions often focus on how early bonds shape current patterns, and on learning new ways to act that match personal values. She listens for recurring relationship patterns and helps people try different responses. Dr.
Meeks also draws on client-centered methods, keeping the person's goals central. In practice she uses short exercises, thought tracking, and behavior experiments people can try between sessions. She explains tools in simple steps and checks in about what is or isn’t working.
When issues point to medical or psychiatric needs, she refers to other professionals. Her work covers many concerns including intimacy issues, depression, ADHD, burnout, and coping after loss. She supports people looking for both therapy and coaching to regain steady functioning.
Sessions are offered in English and Dr. Meeks works with clients in Florida and internationally. Her style is straightforward, compassionate, and focused on practical change one step at a time.
Credentials
- LMFT (Florida)
- License MT3995 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1760983456 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kathleen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kathleen names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment work and evidence-based methods online
Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional reactions; online sessions focus on noticing those patterns and testing new ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and still take value-driven actions, useful for anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Sessions combine listening with clear tasks and skill-building so clients can see progress between meetings.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and learning new skills. Phone sessions can be a lighter option when bandwidth is limited or a short check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for ongoing support, quick problem-solving, or when someone prefers written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping therapeutic goals in focus.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
She helps people with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting stress, anger, and career or life-change issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work emphasizes Attachment-based Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered methods to identify patterns and teach new ways of coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working with adults on relationship and emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Florida LMFT credential and is based in Florida.
Are sessions offered in languages besides English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are available for meeting online?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what the client prefers.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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