Kathleen Grisez

Kathleen Grisez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 30 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma or abuse, intimacy concerns, and issues related to LGBTQ+ identity. She encourages clients to acknowledge their strengths and to take the first step toward change when they’re ready.

Her approach begins with listening closely to each person’s story. She treats clients as the expert on their lives and works collaboratively to set goals that feel meaningful. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps people can use between meetings.

Kathleen draws on established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional pain and relationship struggles. She pays attention to patterns such as attachment and codependency and helps people build clearer communication skills. When loneliness or feelings of emptiness appear, she supports clients in finding new ways to connect and to care for themselves.

Over three decades she has guided people through life transitions like divorce, fertility challenges, and midlife shifts. She also assists those coping with the fallout from disasters and with complex grief or shame. Her long experience gives her a broad view of what can help in common and uncommon situations.

People who prefer a calm, respectful therapist may find her style a good fit. She invites anyone curious about starting therapy to take the next step and see if the match feels right.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical change and clearer understanding of patterns. One common approach Kathleen uses helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more helpful alternatives; this is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Another approach looks at relationship patterns and attachment concerns, helping people recognize how past experiences shape current connections and build healthier ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts pacing and exercises to match what the client needs and checks in regularly to see what is most helpful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people appreciate how remote work can fit into busy days, such as making appointments easier to schedule around work or caregiving. Online sessions can also make shorter check-ins possible when time is limited and allow for options that do not require being on camera. Ask about the specific session options when you begin so your appointments match your routine and goals.