- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
- Client-centered care
About Linda
Linda "Kathleen" Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 26 years of experience. She practices in Missouri and works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, parenting strain, career pressures, and coping with life changes.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what is happening now and helps people set clear, attainable goals. Her approach draws on client-centered listening alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to address what gets in the way of everyday functioning.
Her background includes work in private practice, inpatient hospital settings, residential treatment, and telephone crisis services. Those roles shaped how she handles urgent distress, recurring problems, and safety planning in conversation rather than paperwork.
In session she commonly uses CBT to look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. She also uses solution-focused strategies to help people find small, effective changes to try between visits. Client-centered methods guide the pacing and focus of each meeting.
She has supported people facing trauma, mood disorders including bipolar, eating concerns, obsessive and compulsive behaviors, panic, social anxiety, and issues that arise from adoption and foster care. She has also provided supervision to students and clinicians pursuing licensure.
Sessions are conducted in English and the practice does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, follow the online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Linda "Kathleen" Brown uses client-centered methods to start by listening and understanding what matters most to the client. That approach helps set priorities and pace so sessions focus on issues the person names as most pressing.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try small experiments between sessions. CBT is useful for anger, anxiety, panic, and mood concerns because it breaks larger problems into manageable steps. Solution-focused therapy is used to spot strengths and build practical, short-term solutions that the client can test quickly.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she revisits the plan as needs change. The client’s input guides what is tried next.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For some people, phone sessions use less bandwidth, while video supports more visual interaction for skill practice. Ask about formats when you schedule to match sessions to your routine and technology.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she help with?
She works with adults who struggle with temper issues, building resentment, frustration at work, and stress that affects relationships.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and driven by goals. She combines client-centered listening with CBT and solution-focused techniques to find concrete steps forward.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has 26 years of clinical experience across private practice, inpatient hospitalization, residential treatment, and telephone crisis care.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and Missouri, and she practices from Missouri.
Does she conduct sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule your first session through the platform.