- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Faith-based option
About Kathleen
Kathleen McNabb is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Minnesota with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, anger, and life transitions. Kathleen also supports people facing parenting strain, grief, addiction concerns, bipolar mood issues, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach centers on building a practical working relationship. She encourages clients to tell their stories and name clear goals. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on small steps that fit into daily life.
Kathleen uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices to teach grounding skills and emotion regulation. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change.
She has experience supporting teens, college students, and adults with depression, anxiety, and adjustment concerns. Kathleen has also served as a Stephen Minister and can include faith-based elements when a client requests that approach. She offers counseling for people anywhere in Minnesota.
In sessions clients can expect straightforward conversation, practical skill-building, and collaborative problem solving. Kathleen invites clear goals, steady check-ins about progress, and adjustments to the plan when needed. She asks people to be specific about what they want to work on so sessions stay focused.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them. It can be useful for anger that comes from feeling trapped or overwhelmed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to shift patterns that fuel frustration and reactivity. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness when conflict or resentment builds.Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process can include trying a skill for a few sessions and adjusting the plan when something is not helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week and reduce time spent traveling. They also allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic, or longer sessions when more time is useful. Licensed professionals can combine conversation with hands-on skills practice, worksheets, and mindfulness exercises so the work translates to daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, anger, grief, parenting strain, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear goals, skill-building, and steady check-ins about progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with teens, college students, and adults.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients and works with people located in Minnesota.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.