- Trauma and grief
- Depression support
- Executive coaching
About Kathy
Kathy Hurley is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 23 years of experience. She helps people manage trauma, grief, depression, life transitions, and offers executive coaching support. Kathy aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.
She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about hard feelings. Conversations are practical and straightforward. Kathy listens first, then helps people sort what matters most and set small, achievable steps.
Her work includes supporting people coping with loss and major life changes. She also brings experience in coaching professionals who want clearer goals or better balance at work. Kathy draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward measurable progress.
Kathy has additional experience related to adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and family of origin concerns. She also addresses codependency, communication problems, hoarding, and end-of-life and hospice counseling.
Sessions are aimed at helping each person find realistic coping strategies. Kathy encourages steady steps rather than quick fixes. She supports clients in building skills they can use between meetings and in everyday life.
Approaches that guide online work and progress
Many of Kathy's sessions use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach uses structured problem-solving to break large issues into small steps and build coping skills; this is helpful for depression, life transitions, and stress management. Another approach emphasizes talk-focused processing where the person is guided to tell their story, name difficult emotions, and practice new responses; this is useful for trauma, grief, and relationship patterns.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Kathy listens to each person's history, goals, and daily needs, and she will suggest methods that fit those priorities. Together, client and therapist check what is working and adjust plans over time to keep progress moving.
If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people maintain continuity of care when routines change. Kathy will discuss how remote sessions can match your goals and suggest a format that fits your lifestyle.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kathy address?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and coping with life changes, plus executive coaching and related professional coaching needs.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are straightforward and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening, practical steps, and creating a nonjudgmental space for talking through feelings.
How much experience does she have?
Kathy has 23 years of professional work experience in mental health and coaching settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.