Dr. Kathleen Jager, LMFT
Therapist helping rewrite difficult life stories
Details
| Name | Dr. Kathleen Jager |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 25 |
About Kathleen
Dr. Kathleen Jager is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Michigan with 25 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or the aftermath of trauma.
Her approach is grounded in respect and compassion, and she aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure. She listens first and adapts her work to each person's needs.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical changes and clearer storying of difficult experiences. That can mean looking at current relationship patterns, healing from past trauma, or finding ways to cope with big life transitions. Dr.
Jager draws from Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from painful problem stories and rewrite those stories in ways that fit their values. She also uses Client-Centered methods to keep the session focused on what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are offered when thoughts and behaviors feel stuck and need concrete steps to change.
Her additional focus areas include adoption and foster care matters, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and issues tied to first responder work. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, loneliness, life purpose questions, and women's health related concerns. Over a long career she has worked with many types of life stress and loss.
Her style is steady and practical, aiming to help people make small, useful shifts that add up over time.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Kathleen works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kathleen directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kathleen directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Practical Approaches for Online Care
Dr. Jager uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from painful problem stories and see alternative ways to live. This approach can be useful for folks dealing with trauma, grief, identity questions, or persistent relationship patterns. Client-Centered Therapy is also a core part of her work, which means the conversation is guided by the client's priorities and paced to their comfort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques are offered when a client wants concrete steps to shift thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process shapes whether more story-focused work, supportive listening, or step-by-step CBT tools are used in sessions.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter, while phone sessions can fit into a busy schedule or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for short check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers writing their thoughts. These options make it easier to get consistent support around life demands and changing routines.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does she help address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and grief. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and first responder concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is collaborative and people-centered. She uses listening, story work, and practical tools to help clients change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dr. Jager has 25 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That includes long-term practice with trauma, grief, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in Michigan. Her practice is based in Michigan and follows the state's licensing rules.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide different ways to connect depending on a person's needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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