Kathy Hurley, LMHC

Kathy Hurley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 23 years of experience. She focuses on trauma and abuse, grief, depression, life changes, and executive coaching. Kathy aims to make beginning therapy feel manageable and straightforward for people who are anxious about taking that step.

She helps people talk through painful losses and the aftereffects of trauma in plain language. Sessions often focus on what feels most urgent to the person, whether that's coping with grief, adjusting to a major life change, or managing symptoms of depression. Kathy also brings coaching skills to conversations about work, leadership, and professional stress.

Her approach centers on building an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. She works with clients to set clear goals and practical next steps. Conversations are direct and focused on what will help someone move forward day to day.

Kathy has experience supporting people who face complex, overlapping issues such as caregiver stress, adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric issues, and end-of-life matters. She also addresses communication problems, codependency, and family of origin issues when these affect daily life.

People who choose to work with Kathy can expect straightforward guidance and practical ideas for coping. She encourages gradual change and checks in about what is and isn’t working. To begin, clients follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

How evidence-based techniques work online

Kathy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize clear goals and practical steps. One common approach focuses on coping skills for depression and grief, teaching small, manageable strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve daily routine. Another approach applies trauma-informed methods to help people process difficult experiences at a pace that feels safe, with attention to symptoms and triggers.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kathy will discuss options openly and collaborate with each person to decide what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time based on what helps the individual make steady progress.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to continue care during major life transitions or caregiving demands. Talk with the therapist to determine how sessions can best fit your schedule and daily life.