- EMDR
- CBT
- Hypnotherapy
About Kathleen
Kathleen McCarthy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with 34 years of experience. She works with adults on problems like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and anger. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, sleep and eating concerns, and career pressures.
Her approach mixes several practical methods. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses EMDR for processing traumatic memories and hypnotherapy techniques when appropriate. Mindfulness and solution-focused work help people develop short-term skills for daily coping and clearer next steps.
Sessions are straightforward and action-oriented. Kathleen helps people identify patterns that fuel anger or resentment and practice small changes that reduce flare-ups. She also helps clients manage mood disorders, ADHD-related struggles, and compassion fatigue that can make frustration worse.
Her background spans clinical social work and substance-related care. The profile lists experience with adoption and foster care issues, first responder and veteran concerns, postpartum depression, and disaster-related stress among other focus areas. She combines long experience with a range of therapy tools to address both past trauma and present-day problems.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Kathleen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thought and behavior that add to anger and stress. CBT offers practical exercises and small behavior changes that can reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address traumatic memories that continue to trigger strong reactions; EMDR focuses on processing past events so they have less pull in the present.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, history, and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than assuming a single method will fit.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also means a therapist can use guided exercises, brief mindfulness practices, and EMDR protocols adapted for remote sessions when appropriate. Talk with Kathleen about how sessions could fit into your routine and which approaches you want to try.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using approaches like CBT, EMDR, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to address present problems and past trauma.
How much experience does she have?
She has 34 years of clinical experience working in social work and substance-related care settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds a Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and conducts practice from Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.