- Trauma recovery
- Grief and loss
- Adoption focus
About Kathleen
Dr. Kathleen Jager is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, and coping with life changes. She aims to offer a calm, respectful space and practical support for people taking their first steps toward change.
Dr. Jager adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation. She centers the client's goals and preferences when deciding how to proceed. Her work often includes concrete tools for handling stress and rebuilding daily routines after loss or upheaval.
Her background spans many related areas, including compassion fatigue, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and issues tied to adoption and foster care. This breadth helps her notice patterns that affect mood, relationships, and sense of purpose. Clients can expect straightforward discussion and collaboration about next steps.
Dr. Jager uses several therapy approaches depending on need. She draws on client-centered techniques to follow what matters most to the person. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify and shift unhelpful thinking habits and solution-focused steps to build forward momentum.
People describe her approach as supportive and goal-minded. She encourages small, manageable changes and checks in about what’s working. The focus is on usable strategies that fit day-to-day life and the client’s goals.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Dr. Jager commonly uses client-centered work to focus on what matters most to each person. This approach means sessions start with the client's priorities and move at a pace they find comfortable. It suits people who want to be heard and to shape their own goals.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test small behavior changes. CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into steps that can be practiced between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Jager will discuss options and collaborate on what feels most useful based on your goals and preferences. That conversation guides whether sessions are more reflective, skills-focused, or solution-oriented.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also allow for steady weekly work when life is chaotic, and for practicing CBT exercises between visits.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Dr. Jager works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma and related issues such as compassion fatigue and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a respectful, client-centered approach and offers practical tools. Sessions emphasize clear steps and collaboration rather than jargon.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience providing clinical care in Michigan.
What credentials and location should I know?
She holds an LMFT credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much does therapy cost?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.