Hello, it is nice to meet you. My name is Kathy, and I live in Knoxville, TN. I have 33 years of experience working in the mental health profession and over 25 years of practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive knowledge in the treatment of depression, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, anger management, low self-esteem, relationship issues, ADHD and substance use. I have had the opportunity and privilege to work with individuals and couples dealing with difficult life circumstances, unexpected changes and past/present trauma. Over the course of my career, I have assisted individual in learning to manage some of the most difficult and often life-altering situations.
My approach combines cognitive behavioral, person-centered and psychodynamic therapy. I am particularly interested in the use of cognitive behavioral therapy as I firmly believe in the connection between our thoughts and how they affect our functioning. I will approach each visit with an open mind and non-judgmental attitude. I have had many former clients report that I am warm, empathetic, compassionate and affable. It is my belief that a strong therapeutic rapport is the foundation for a successful treatment outcome.
I look forward to meeting you soon and am so glad that you have decided to take this step forward in your journey towards better mental health.
Professional experience
30 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Trauma and abuse Anger management Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Sleeping disorders, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kathy Duncan. 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.
My therapist has given me tools to help work through my difficult times. She listens and is able to connect with me about handling my irrational situations. Kathy is going to help me with my difficult situation, I do understand it will take time to work through these issues.
Written on Jun 30, 2026 after therapy with Kathy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Caring expert
Written on Jun 26, 2026 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
it is refreshing and lowers my anxiety to have a therapist that is pleasant to talk to as well as suggestive of things that I might do to help my mood and I have recommended her highly to other people as well as the app BetterHelp you guys have been great thank you for being there
Written on Jun 19, 2026 after therapy with Kathy for 4 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I love how Kathy made a positive impact on becoming a better person.
Written on May 14, 2026 after therapy with Kathy for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Kathy is an amazing source of knowledge and makes me feel like a human being again. Kathy validates my feelings and helps me see things in myself that I didn't think were there. Since starting with Kathy, I have managed in ways I never thought were possible. I appreciate her so much.
Written on Mar 26, 2026 after therapy with Kathy for 3 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Kathy is a wonderful therapist. She helped me through a a very difficult time and gave me tools to continue to heal. Working with her as my therapist is a wonderful experience and I only wish I had found her sooner. She is extremely professional and knowledgeable. In addition, she is kind, understanding, and a great listener. She just gets it. I recommend her to anyone with a history of trauma they need to process or anyone just needing to talk through their issues.
Written on Mar 04, 2026 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Finding a therapist you click with, like I have with Kathy, has changed my life for the better. I have learned, grown, and healed so much with the baton she passed my way.
I will always be grateful for the map she shared with me, that she helped me remember that I also have. I feel like I have finally gotten my own life back; she helped me, come back to me.
Thank you, thank you, Kathy. I will always remember what I have learned with your guidance: I will never forget my True North.
Written on Jan 28, 2026 after therapy with Kathy for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I love Working with Kathy
Written on Nov 09, 2025 after therapy with Kathy for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Ms. Kathy has been so caring and thoughtful with my issues. She responds quickly when I have a problem and I truly feel like I finally have someone who I can talk to about my issues and who cares about helping. Highly recommend!
Written on Sep 16, 2025 after therapy with Kathy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is awesome and always listens to me and has such great feedback. I really enjoy having her as my therapist. She is kind, nonjudgmental, a great listener, and offers different tools to help me get through my difficulties. I would definitely recommend her 10 out of ten!!!
Written on Jun 17, 2025 after therapy with Kathy for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Mrs. Kathy is a real gem and so happy to be connected to her. She is and has helped my mental health so much. I highly recommend.
Written on Mar 24, 2025 after therapy with Kathy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
I just want to say that Mrs. Kathy Duncan, has been a bright light in my life that has shined when I needed it the most. Although, we've only had the pleasure of meeting twice online, it's those two times that I've had more depth and more of my mind opened than any time before in therapy. Not only is Kathy understanding but she is also knowledgeable in her expertise and that alone has been enough for me to want to continue with her online...something I was very afraid of at first. She has also been gracious enough to send me things that are relevant to my situation that actually made sense and not just some random, "here you go" bits that didn't even have anything to do with what I am currently going thru. Most of all, she has made me feel comfortable in knowing that I will be ok. My situation will be ok. And for that I am truly grateful to have her as my therapist.
Written on Mar 21, 2025 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Kathy is a great listener and is very mindful of the situation. She doesn't speak just to respond. She allows me to say whats on my mind and continue to express myself. She has also challenged (in a good way) me to allow me to see the truth of my situation.
Written on Jan 24, 2025 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Kathy is a very warm and friendly therapist! I experienced none of the cold clinical feelings that some people fear when starting up therapy. We worked together for a brief time, but I feel even just our few sessions gave me a lot of much needed perspective and helpful strategies. I would definitely recommend her if you’re looking for a therapist who feels like a friend! Thank you, Kathy :)
Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with Kathy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Kathy is very friendly and listens well. I trust her expertise and her suggestions are very helpful. I highly recommend her.
Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Kathy is supportive and challenging at appropriate times and makes me want to work on myself.
Written on Oct 16, 2024 after therapy with Kathy for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Kathy is a fabulous therapist with a down to earth nature and has a natural ability put you at ease.
She is kind and compassionate and has a gentle and reaffirming way of helping to navigate through any issues or challenges that are faced.
Written on Sep 15, 2024 after therapy with Kathy for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Very friendly and knowledgeable, helping me so far. Will continue to do therapy with her
Written on Aug 29, 2024 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Kathy has been fantastic. She has offered suggestions and tips on how to lessen my anxiety and stress. She is an active listener and responds quickly to messages.
Written on Jun 05, 2024 after therapy with Kathy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I love Kathy, very receptive and kind, nonjudgmental, allows me to talk and offers her professional advice! Definitely recommend her!
Written on Jun 04, 2024 after therapy with Kathy for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kathy has always offered me the best possible and tangible advice. She's helped me through some very difficult moments over the past two years.
Written on May 09, 2024 after therapy with Kathy for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
This was my first session. Kathy listened to my primary concerns. Although, she doesn't have expertise with eating disorders, her knowledge was better than some "experts" I have seen in the past. I look forward to our next session.
Written on Mar 04, 2024 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Kathy is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She’s a great listener and provides additional support, guidance and words of encouragement throughout the process. Kathy is gentle and easy to talk to. I would definitely recommend.
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Kathy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Kathy has been phenomenal from the very start. She is kind, honest, caring, and logical. Prior to working with Kathy, I had seen other therapists that didn't offer the level of support she does. I highly recommend her to any and everyone!
Written on Jul 26, 2023 after therapy with Kathy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
She always make me feel very good. She is kind and very helpful
Written on Jun 30, 2023 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, a
Kathy provides a very supportive space in which to be vulnerable and work towards your goals. Her strengths are empathy, validating your experiences, and thoughtful problem solving. I highly recommend her!
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Kathy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I feel understood and heard. She doesn’t make me feel ashamed of my feelings and I am learning new ways to deal with my stresses and anxieties.
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Kathy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and adhd
She’s a lifesaver. :)
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Kathy for 5 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Kathy is the best, first time in therapy awesome experience.
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Kathy had been a huge help in my mental health journey. She is great about showing small details about your situation and making sense of things you couldn’t more than likely without her. I appreciate her help. She’s been great.
Written on Jan 15, 2023 after therapy with Kathy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She's great!
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders
Kathy is a pragmatic and straight forward therapist, who assisted me very practically in resolving some habitual negative thought patterns that had disrupted the quality of my life experiences. Many thanks to Kathy for guiding me with some CBT techniques to assist me. I know where to come in the future for any assistance if i need it.
Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Very relaxed environment and very understanding and helpful
Written on Nov 17, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
The sessions with Kathy are always helpful. I feel understood and she provides useful tools to break certain patterns I have developed over time. Additionally I feel comfortable sharing difficult topics with her because she is very empathetic and sensible. I greatly appreciate her advice!
Written on Sep 15, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
Kathy Duncan is by far the best therapist I have ever had. She is so kind and understanding, and does her best to work with me in ways that I can comprehend and work on. She is truly such a big help to me, I wouldn’t be where I am without her
Written on Sep 05, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have always been the type of person that thought therapist any kind wasn't for me until I decided I should give it a try. Kathy has definitely made this experience worth while and I honestly look forward to the week conversation and in three weeks I am already seeing improvement in myself. Thank you Kathy.
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Kathy is thoughtful, approachable and has solid suggestions for coping with anxiety.
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kathy is a great match for me, she is very professional and is great at helping me with my anxiety, depression and ADHD. She is a great listener, and talks in a way that is easy for me to understand. I higly reccomend Kathy to anyone with simular problems as me.
Written on Jul 22, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Kathy is wonderful, she listens and provides valuable feedback and strategies to help overcome your obstacles. Highly recommend!
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Kathy is so helpful. I have done therapy for years and had many therapists. Kathy is one of the best. She has pointed out things I didn’t see and offers solutions to those issues.
Written on Jul 10, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
She knows what she's doing.
Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Kathy has been very patient and helpful to me. She responds to me with good advice and that's made a huge difference in working through a very difficult time for me. Like guiding me through a dark room. My experience has been very positive.
Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kathy has a calm and effective way of getting me to talk and see how to unravel problems in my own mind. When I get stuck and can’t see how to make sense of it, she is there to propose possibilities and help me figure out what’s going on and how to improve the situation. She is kind and compassionate.
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
i love Mrs. Kathy so much!
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, anger management, and bipolar disorder
It's still early but I feel Kathy is attentive and professional but approachable and down to earth. I am surprised how practical therapy can be and I appreciate the resources and tips she has given me. I'm looking forward to future sessions.
Written on Jun 12, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Kathy is a true expert, incisive and an incredibly intuitive and gifted therapist. I have had hundreds of hours of therapy with many different psychotherapists and even psychiatrists practicing psychotherapy; across many different modalities, including extensive EMDR to very little avail, diagnosed with everything including depression, anxiety, BPD traits, c-ptsd and ADD; with minimal success. This was because the root causes of my pain was not adequately targeted or identified, as having been in relationship codependency and possibly relationship addiction as well. Things that no other therapist in my last 10 years have been able to help me pinpoint. I was so close to collapse and Kathy has an amazing gift for helping those close to collapse, people like me that have aimlessly tried nearly a dozen different professionals. She is a true diamond, and I am so glad to have found her through BetterHelp. Thank you for everythjng
Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Years of self help, meditation, and reflection got me to a point where I could accept outside help. Sessions with Kathy have been informative, constructive, and exactly what I was going for.
Written on May 13, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Kathy is wondering. I felt like she really listened to me and understood what I was needing at the moment. Kathy made it so easy to open up and I never felt like she judged me. Truly she was a big help!
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Kathy does a wonderful job. She is extremely knowledgeable, empathetic, accessible, and patient.
Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Kathy is amazing. She validated my feelings, suggested great feedback and has a great humor. She is a great therapist and I would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue,
I’ve had 2 completely different sessions with Kathy and I already greatly value her insight and appreciate that she absolutely listens to my concerns and had offered great tools with dealing with the different things I’ve brought up to her. I’ve had a lot of very life changing things occur in the past 2 months and was afraid I couldn’t handle them all at once but Kathy has given me the tools to think about things in a different way and helping me to heal. I would recommend her to anyone going through past trauma, addiction or grief. I’m happy I decided to do this.
Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
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