About Me
I believe that each and every individuals has the tools to make their life better and it is my job as a therapist to help my clients learn how to use those tools and so each client can help themselves. I have worked with a very diverse population and pride myself in being truly understanding of all people and all lifestyles.
I like focusing on a client's strength's and empowering them to use those strength's to begin their personal journey. . I have experience working with depression, anxiety, the LGBTQ community, trauma, chronic and severe mental illness. I am a very open therapist that believes each client deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
I also believe in reality therapy. If something in your life is not working for you we are going to talk about it and try and figure out how we can develop new and better reactions to different situations.
Additional areas of focus: Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WI LPC 5608-125
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Kathy Mesa. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Kathy is a great therapist who can help bring the best out of her clients , highly recommend
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Kathy is a great listener and made me feel heard and safe. She offered actionable advice and helpful pointers how to deal with difficult situations.
Written on Sep 06, 2021 after therapy with Kathy for 3 months
I like talking to Dr. Mesa. She helps me understand what is going on with me, and gives me helpful, practical advice on how to help myself either in a critical situation or to avoid critical situations stress free. I really like her and feel very comfortable talking to her.
Written on Aug 25, 2021 after therapy with Kathy for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
It's awkward to sum up someone in a review. I know if I were to review you, anything I say would fall short of describing what you are.
In the short amount of sessions we've had, Kathy has always been engaging, respectful, and knowledgeable.
If you are the type who wants to chat endlessly, Kathy likely isn't ideal, with a response time of within 12+ hours, having actually read and thought about what you sent. Which is amazing for a therapist, but awkward if you are a teen who's used to instant, off-the-cuff responses.
if you want someone with life experience who will really try to help - Kathy is worth a visit.
Written on Jun 23, 2021 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kathy Mesa is a therapist with both a lot of life experience and professional experience and she has both feet on the ground. Her respectful and friendly demeanor made me feel comfortable sharing my feelings and thoughts with her. I immediately felt understood. I love that she went in search of the origin of my problem with me and immediately put her finger on the sore spot. She gave me concrete tips and advice that I could apply right away, giving me a sense of control, and the opportunity for immediate progress. Although I was skeptical about therapy, I found the conversations with Kathy very valuable and I am very happy that she was the person assigned to me by Better Help. Because of her, I will continue having therapy.
Written on Jun 09, 2021 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coaching
Kathy is extremely thoughtful and adept at delivering advice that resonates deeply.
I greatly appreciate her help.
Written on Jun 04, 2021 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management