Kathleen Adams , LPC

Kathleen Adams is a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has maintained a private practice since 1992, working exclusively with adult clients. Her foundation in humanistic psychology is blended with formal training in cognitive-behavioral techniques and solution-focused therapy, creating a practical yet person-centered approach to change.

She works with people who want to identify and use their core strengths and values to move forward, addressing concerns such as depression and anxiety, communication difficulties, low self-esteem, grief and loss, recovery from unhappy or unhealthy relationships, better decision-making, life transitions, and women’s self-empowerment. Kathleen’s style emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s unique potential.

She often uses the image of a garden to describe the therapeutic process - cultivating roots and blossoms of innate gifts and talents so they can serve as allies in healing. One of her signature methods is journal therapy, the purposeful use of life-based writing to support insight, healing, and growth. Kathleen began developing this work in 1985 while a first-year counseling graduate student, and she has seen journal-based practice accelerate clarity and positive outcomes for many people.

In addition to clinical work, she has served as a teacher, trainer, and author for more than 30 years. Her first book, Journal to the Self, was published in 1990 and became an immediate bestseller; her thirteenth book, Journal Therapy for Calming Anxiety, was released in June 2020.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Kathleen Adams

Kathleen Adams integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused methods into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client’s own goals and values, offering a supportive environment where self-awareness and personal strengths guide the work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, providing practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on current resources and small, achievable steps to create meaningful change, which can be especially helpful during life transitions and problem-solving.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Kathleen works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and she tailors interventions so the approach fits each person rather than fitting the person to a single method.

Online therapy allows licensed professionals and therapists to offer flexible care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent support around work and life schedules, to remain engaged during transitions, and to continue therapeutic work when in-person visits are impractical.