Kathy Hurley

Kathy Hurley is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida. She brings 23 years of experience supporting people through grief, depression, trauma, and big life transitions. Kathy also offers executive coaching to help clients clarify goals and move forward.

She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings. Sessions are aimed at helping people name what’s happening, build practical coping strategies, and take small steps toward change. Kathy frames work in concrete terms and keeps conversations straightforward.

Her background includes long-term clinical practice in areas such as trauma and abuse, end-of-life concerns, and the stresses faced by caregivers. She also works with issues tied to adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, and communication problems. Kathy draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide treatment planning.

People come to her for help managing depression, navigating loss, and adjusting to life changes like separation or bereavement. She supports clients dealing with co-occurring concerns such as codependency, hoarding, and dependent personality patterns. Kathy addresses these topics with a practical focus on problem solving and skill building.

Her approach balances support and direction. She helps clients set realistic goals and builds plans that fit daily life. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and structured conversation. One common approach helps people process trauma by naming memories, noticing triggers, and practicing grounding or coping skills to reduce distress during daily life. Another frequent method emphasizes behavioral strategies for depression, such as planning small activities, tracking mood patterns, and building routines that support better functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to identify goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. If something isn’t working, the plan is adjusted together until clients find a useful path forward.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when you need a quick adjustment, or flexible timing to match work or caregiving demands. Ask about current session formats and scheduling when you begin the matching process.