Hello. I'm Kathleen. It can be hard to ask for help and I respect that you are taking the first step to explore therapy. I am a licensed clinical social worker and I also have a masters degree in Gerontology(the study of aging) . I have worked in social services with adults for twenty years helping with them with their challenges in anxiety, depression, grief and loss, health, trauma-sexual, physical, financial and emotional, anger management and family conflict.
My counseling style is accepting, warm, empowering and solution focused. One thing I have learned from my clients is that is hard to be heard and understood. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to suit your needs and goals. I will offer support, guidance and tools that you will be able to use in your life. I will listen to you and reflect back to make sure we are working together. I will also be following up with you and the end of each session to ensure that you are content with my service.
I understand it can be hard to trust others with your challenges. I do not have preconceived notions about the person I'm working with. As a cancer survivor, I know that life isn't always fair. Whatever experience you face, I will help you identify your strengths and how to use it so you can become the best version of yourself.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Emptiness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Intellectual Disability, Post-traumatic stress, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Kathleen is great! Always very responsive and accommodating to my needs. Thank you!
Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and trauma and abuse
I’m so thankful for Kathleen. She truly listens to what’s going on and comes up with multiple strategies to deal with my anxiety when it’s needed. She’s open to listening to your thoughts and she’s just extremely down to earth and easy to get along with and I’m so thankful for my journey with her!
Written on Jun 15, 2021 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
Very happy. She's very comfortable to talk too.
Written on Jun 08, 2021 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd