Hi! I have been in various work places as a Social Worker for 40 years and I retired, but wish to do this part time. Firstly, I realize it can be scary reaching out to a counselor if one has not done so. It is important that people feel safe and listened to as they share their life experiences. I love meeting people and assisting with the concerns they bring to the table. My style of work is overall eclectic but I mainly use Cognitive/ Behavioral techniques and Reality Therapy. I throw in many other techniques as needed. I have worked with children in a school setting, adolescents in college, and adults; severely mentally ill to people with adjustment difficulties. It is important not to minimize your own concerns. If you are researching this site, there is probably something you need. Please reach out. I have experience with sexual and other abuses, suicidality, grief and loss, relationships, depression and anxiety and many other concerns. I have experience with Selective Mutism as well, which is not very well known. I really would like to work with people in a video/zoom/ type of manner as I believe it is important to be able to see each other. I certainly would be available to text and phone as well, but prefer face to face. I so look forward to meeting whomever comes my way. Thank you. - Kathy
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LMSW 6801033979
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kathleen Cooley. 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.
Best therapist ever:)
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kathy has been a great help to me during a stressful time. She gives me a chance to explain what’s going on, and actively listens to what I say. She gives great advice and suggestions that I can incorporate into my life in order to improve my thought process and the way I work through things. Very grateful to have been able to work with Kathy!
Written on Sep 23, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kathleen has changed my life. I don’t know where I’d be without her support, guidance, and expertise. So, so grateful.
Written on Jul 03, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kathleen has been a great help with giving creative ideas, real life situations and occasionally a great laugh.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Kathleen is a good fit for me. She is also scaling down her professional life and aware of how that presents new issues. She is experienced enough to asked the right questions, keep our sessions on track and offers useful tools and advice.
Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Kathy is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She is firm yet kind, strong but understanding. I could not ask for a better individual to help me through the issues I’ve faced over the past year.
Written on May 15, 2021 after therapy with Kathleen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management