Our human compassion binds us the one to the other - not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.” Nelson Mandela
The success of therapy is directly related to the strength of the alliance between therapist and client. One of the most important factors in successful therapy is the level of comfort the client feels towards their therapist. What I bring to the therapeutic alliance is empathy, honesty, humor and open mindedness. My job is to help facilitate the change my clients are seeking. I provide a safe therapeutic environment that will lead to lasting contentment and hope for the future.
Working in both residential and outpatient treatment settings, I have over 10 years of experience with those dealing with the challenges of addiction, trauma, and crisis. I have helped families and individuals understand addiction and mental illness and have successfully counseled them on how best to manage the accompanying chaos, stress and confusion.
My experience working in Jail, residential rehab, and psychiatric health facilities with the most vulnerable, severely and persistently mentally ill population has provided me with an outlook, approach and experience unmatched in any other setting. I am equipped to manage symptoms of severe trauma, addiction, self sabotage, impulsivity, anxiety, hopelessness, and many other symptoms of mental illness that are so prevalent, profound, and misunderstood in our society today.
I feel honored each time I witness my clients' courageous self-discoveries. I do not take for granted the gifts that this healing work provides for both therapist and client.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing Impaired, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 78871
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kathleen McElroy . 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.
This is the first time I’ve ever gotten help or counseling, so I didn’t know what to expect. I’m a rambler, and Kathleen just listens to everything and then somehow makes sense of it and gets me closer to figuring out what’s wrong. She’s great
Written on Mar 13, 2021 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem