- Strengths-based approach
- Mindfulness and ACT
- Art and somatic tools
About Kathleen
Kathleen Sutton is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship strain, grief, mood concerns, and everyday struggles with focus and habits. She connects with people who want practical ways to manage thoughts and daily routines while building steadier self-esteem. Kathleen speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.
She brings 11 years of clinical experience and a background in parenting education to her work. Her approach centers on a strengths-based, client-centered relationship. That means workouts of therapy focus on what a person already does well while teaching small changes that add up over time. Kathleen often uses mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral ideas, and acceptance-focused strategies to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Kathleen also integrates attachment-based and trauma-informed perspectives when relevant. She blends talk therapy with somatic (body-focused) techniques and expressive art methods to help people express feelings and reduce stress in the body. Art-based exercises are presented so anyone can try them regardless of artistic skill.
Her work includes coaching around caregiving strain, compassion fatigue, burnout, and challenges tied to aging and family history. She offers practical psychoeducation and simple practices clients can use between sessions to support mood, sleep, and daily routines.
If someone prefers a calm, collaborative way to change thinking patterns and everyday habits, Kathleen aims to help them find realistic steps and steady progress.
She brings 11 years of clinical experience and a background in parenting education to her work. Her approach centers on a strengths-based, client-centered relationship. That means workouts of therapy focus on what a person already does well while teaching small changes that add up over time. Kathleen often uses mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral ideas, and acceptance-focused strategies to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Kathleen also integrates attachment-based and trauma-informed perspectives when relevant. She blends talk therapy with somatic (body-focused) techniques and expressive art methods to help people express feelings and reduce stress in the body. Art-based exercises are presented so anyone can try them regardless of artistic skill.
Her work includes coaching around caregiving strain, compassion fatigue, burnout, and challenges tied to aging and family history. She offers practical psychoeducation and simple practices clients can use between sessions to support mood, sleep, and daily routines.
If someone prefers a calm, collaborative way to change thinking patterns and everyday habits, Kathleen aims to help them find realistic steps and steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Colorado, Nevada, Washington
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches useful in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then choosing actions that match personal values. It can help people who want clearer daily habits and steadier motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking patterns and everyday routines. It is useful for anxiety, sleep struggles, and habit change. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current ways of connecting; this can help people who want better relationship boundaries and greater emotional safety.Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapy process. Kathleen will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals, preferences, and life demands. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan over time so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Confirm current online session options before booking, as formats can change. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets a therapist use guided mindfulness, written worksheets, and art-based exercises adapted for a remote visit so clients can practice new habits between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Kathleen commonly address?
She works with anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and burnout, as well as problems with sleep, eating, anger, and substance issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is strengths-based and client-centered, combining talk therapy with mindfulness and practical skills from CBT and DBT when helpful.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 11 years of clinical experience and a past career as a parenting coach and educator, with work in outpatient, residential, assisted living, and community settings.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds counseling licenses in Nevada and Colorado and sees clients based in Nevada for this practice.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost model?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kathleen?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.