About Me:
I am a compassionate and caring licensed professional counselor, with many years of combined personal/professional experience working in various capacities with children, teens, and adults. As a hard working mother who raised four children (two boys and two girls), I understand the stressors that families go through in this journey we call "life."
Although children and teens may be hesitant to meet with a counselor, you will find that they will warm up to me quickly. I have ways to connect with children and teens through a variety of interventions, including therapy-type games and casual and relaxed conversation. Although I enjoy working with people of all ages, children & teens are my passion!
I bring to you many years of varied professional and personal experience working with children on the spectrum, pregnant and parenting teens, school refusal and issues of poor performance. Additionally, I have experience working with victims of sexual molestation and physical abuse, domestic violence, panic disorders, military life issues, trauma, issues surrounding deportation, marriage restoration, divorce, separation, child custody/blended family issues, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, suicidal ideation, and issues of self-harm, estrangement, and last but not least, loss of a beloved pet.
We all experience challenges at some time in our life, and I am driven to assist others in instilling hope, and in working towards identifying the areas of one's life that may need some adjustment in an effort to achieve a more desirable future. In addition to being an empathic listener, I utilize a combination of treatment modalities to address your needs.
Sometimes, despite our best intentions, life does not go as we had planned. We may experience great disappointment, and we may struggle from the repercussions of our decision making. It is never too late to make adjustments and create positive change in your life! I am looking forward to hearing from you, and assisting you in building BRIGHT HORIZONS!
Please feel free to contact me today! Kathleen Byrne, LMFT (760) 415-3059
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