- Client-centered care
- Practical coping skills
- Addiction support
About Kathleen
Kathleen Hartman-McCarthy is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of counseling experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship strain, parenting difficulties, and other life changes. Her approach aims to create a calm space where people can talk and find practical ways to cope.
She holds a Master’s degree in social work and is licensed as an LMSW in Michigan and an LCSW in Indiana. Kathleen draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on each person’s own goals and values. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and take steps that match what matters to them.
Sessions emphasize clear, workable skills alongside steady listening. Kathleen blends solution-focused moves with strengths-based questioning so clients leave with steps they can try between meetings. The work can include practical coping skills for anxiety, relapse prevention strategies for substance concerns, and ways to rebuild trust after infidelity.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with people facing co-occurring mental health and substance use issues. She also supports people dealing with postpartum mood concerns, veteran-related stress, and compassion fatigue. Kathleen takes a whole-person view, considering mental, physical, spiritual, and interpersonal needs.
People who choose her typically want straightforward guidance and time to reflect. The focus is on helping someone gain tools, make gradual changes, and improve daily functioning.
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most to them so goals come from their values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches ways to notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then act in line with personal priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers concrete skills to change unhelpful habits and reduce symptoms.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their problems, goals, and preferences, and then recommend strategies to try together. Over time, methods can be adjusted based on what works and what the person finds most helpful.
Confirm current session options before booking to learn what formats are offered. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by reducing travel and allowing appointments around work or caregiving. They can also make shorter check-ins or regular weekly sessions simpler to keep. Licensed professionals can use these meetings to teach coping skills, practice new behaviors, and monitor progress without requiring a commute.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is caring and practical. She listens closely and helps people learn coping strategies and small steps they can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of counseling experience working with people who face mental health and addiction challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Master’s degree in social work and is licensed as an LMSW in Michigan and an LCSW in Indiana. She practices from Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.