I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I am also a board certified art therapist with over 20 years experience working with adults, adolescents, and children in individual settings. The clinical issues I have the most experience in are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and stress management. I have also helped many people who suffer from trauma. My specialty is working with children/teens.
My counseling style is person-centered. I believe that counseling should focus on the whole person, their experiences, and environmental situations. Treating people with respect, dignity, and sensitivity is extremely important to me. Mindfulness and focusing on the here and now are a top priority in my therapeutic approach. I will tailor my therapy skills to meet your needs to obtain your goals in your treatment plan.
I believe counseling is a journey we take together. I am honored to hear your story and will treat it with utmost respect, free of judgements. It takes much courage to seek out guidance. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you to fulfill your goals.
I look forward to accompanying you on your journey!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Abandonment, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Family Problems, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy
PA LPC PC004303
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kathleen McDonald-Gilfert. 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.
Kathleen is an amazing listener. She always validates my feelings and she's very kind and professional at the same time. She checks on me a few times a week which I like because it gives me pause to reflect on my week.
Written on Jun 27, 2018 after therapy with Kathleen for 4 months on issues concerning relationship, and self esteem
Kathleen has been a delight to talk to and work with. I've never talked to a counselor before, but she put me at ease, listened to 4 years of personal history, and was able to offer sage advice in the varied challenges I was facing.
Written on Apr 25, 2018 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 months
Kathleen is kind, non judgements and just a positive energy that I needed during a few difficult months of my life. I highly recommend her to anyone who just needs someone to talk their problems out with. She is an expert at her craft!
Written on Apr 04, 2018 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 months
This is by far the best counseling I've ever experienced and I've already recommended to friends. Kathleen checks in with me, makes recommendations, and offers respectful suggestions.
Written on Mar 06, 2018 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, and parenting
She's extremely nice, tries her best to answer anytime she can and gives me very positive perspective on things.
Written on Mar 02, 2018 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger