Therapist profile
Kathleen McCarthy , LCSW
LCSW - Trauma and family-related concerns
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- EMDR trauma work
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mindfulness and hypnotherapy
About Kathleen
Kathleen McCarthy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with 34 years of experience. She works with adults on issues including stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, grief, and life changes.
She uses several practical methods to help people reduce symptoms and manage day-to-day challenges. Kathleen applies cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also brings trauma-focused tools to help people process painful memories and lessen their impact.
Kathleen blends mind-body approaches such as mindfulness and hypnotherapy to help with sleep, eating concerns, and self-regulation. Solution-focused techniques are used to set concrete steps and short-term goals that fit into busy lives. Her experience includes a broad range of concerns from parenting stress to first responder and veteran-related issues.
Sessions typically focus on clear, actionable steps. A person and Kathleen would talk through current problems, set manageable goals, and track small changes over time. She also addresses co-occurring issues like mood disorders, ADHD, and codependency when they affect daily functioning.
People who come for help can expect direct, practical work aimed at improving coping, relationships, and daily routines. Her practice notes work on adoption and foster care matters, fertility and postpartum concerns, and recovery-related challenges when these arise.
How sessions work
How Kathleen uses practical approaches in online work
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life actions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and trouble managing daily stress.EMDR aims to help process distressing memories so they cause less disturbance in day-to-day life. It is frequently used for trauma and post-traumatic stress related symptoms and can be adapted to work in conversation-based online sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kathleen will help figure out which methods fit your goals, needs, and comfort level. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and permit shorter check-ins when needed. Many adults find scheduling flexibility helps them maintain regular work on parenting stress, relationship strain, or coping with grief while managing other responsibilities.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, grief, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and skills-focused, using CBT, trauma-focused techniques, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and solution-focused methods to set clear steps and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 34 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns related to mental health and life stressors.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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