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Kathy Hurley

Therapist · Florida

Kathy Hurley

LMHC

Compassionate counseling for grief and life changes

  • 23 years' experience
  • Based in Florida
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • Grief support
  • Trauma care
  • Coaching help

About Kathy

Kathy Hurley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 23 years of professional experience. She helps people who are facing grief, loss, trauma, depression, and major life changes. Kathy also offers executive coaching and support for people navigating caregiving stress or aging-related concerns.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on what matters most to each person and on practical steps they can try between meetings. Kathy believes small changes add up and supports clients as they test new ways of coping.

Her work covers a broad set of concerns, including adoption and foster care matters, communication problems, codependency, and forgiveness. She also has experience with autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, hoarding, and issues that arise after natural or human-caused disasters. Hospice and end-of-life counseling is among the areas she addresses.

Kathy draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions, tailoring her approach to each person’s goals. She combines conversation, coping strategies, and coaching-style guidance when helpful. This keeps work focused and practical for day-to-day life.

People who choose Kathy can expect steady support while they adjust to change, process loss, or reduce symptoms of depression and trauma. She invites clients to take the next step and begin with a simple matching process to schedule sessions.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

23+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Evidence-based techniques and online support

Many of Kathy's sessions use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping and recovery. One common approach involves structured, problem-focused work that helps people identify unhelpful patterns and practice different responses to stress and depression. Another approach emphasizes grief processing and meaning-making to help people adjust after loss and during end-of-life concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kathy collaborates with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. She adjusts pacing and methods as progress is made so the plan stays useful and realistic.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking as formats were not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that works best. Licensed professionals can also use coaching-style online sessions to focus on specific goals or skills between longer therapy visits. Confirm the available session formats and scheduling details when you begin the matching process.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Kathy works with people facing grief, loss, trauma, depression, and major life changes. She also addresses related concerns like caregiver stress, adoption and foster care issues, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She maintains an open, nonjudgmental space and uses practical, evidence-based techniques. Sessions often combine conversation with coaching-style guidance and coping strategies.

What is her professional background?

She has 23 years of professional experience helping people with trauma, grief, depression, and life transitions. That experience includes executive coaching and work with caregiver concerns.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - and she practices in Florida.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can I work with this therapist from another country?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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