- Practical coping skills
- Focus on sleep
- Chronic illness support
About Kathleen
Dr. Kathleen Ayers is a clinical psychologist licensed in California. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep problems, anger, self esteem, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports people coping with chronic pain, chronic medical conditions, caregiver stress, and the fallout from major life changes.
She draws on 32 years of clinical experience and uses therapies that focus on thoughts, behavior, and values. Sessions often include practical exercises and homework to build new habits. Kathleen aims to create a calm, understanding space where people can be believed about their symptoms and pain.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. These methods are used to reduce distress, manage worry, and help people reconnect with what matters to them. She also has training that addresses sleep difficulties and looks at lifestyle factors that influence health.
Clients can expect a straightforward style with clear tools to practice between sessions. Kathleen often helps people break problems into manageable steps and track progress over time. She works with both individuals and groups and pays attention to how medical issues and life stressors affect mood and daily functioning.
She practices in California as CA Psychologist 18954 and conducts clinical work that integrates mental health with chronic illness care and stress management.
She draws on 32 years of clinical experience and uses therapies that focus on thoughts, behavior, and values. Sessions often include practical exercises and homework to build new habits. Kathleen aims to create a calm, understanding space where people can be believed about their symptoms and pain.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. These methods are used to reduce distress, manage worry, and help people reconnect with what matters to them. She also has training that addresses sleep difficulties and looks at lifestyle factors that influence health.
Clients can expect a straightforward style with clear tools to practice between sessions. Kathleen often helps people break problems into manageable steps and track progress over time. She works with both individuals and groups and pays attention to how medical issues and life stressors affect mood and daily functioning.
She practices in California as CA Psychologist 18954 and conducts clinical work that integrates mental health with chronic illness care and stress management.