- Client-centered focus
- Cognitive-behavior tools
- Prefers video sessions
About Kathleen
Kathleen Cooley, LMSW, offers gentle support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, parenting strain, ADHD, and major life changes. She writes in a welcoming way and aims to make first contact easier for anyone feeling uncertain about counseling.
Kathleen brings four decades of social work experience to her part-time practice. She has worked in schools, college settings, and with adults across a wide range of concerns. Her background includes work with sexual and other abuses, suicidality, selective mutism, grief and loss, and mood disorders.
Her approach centers on listening and creating a space where clients feel heard. She favors client-centered interaction and often uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on attachment-based ideas when relationships and early family patterns are part of the concern.
Kathleen prefers video sessions because she values seeing people during conversations, though she notes text and phone can also be used. She describes her style as adaptable, using different methods as needed to fit a person’s goals.
People who are looking for calm, practical support around parenting stress, career pressure, anger, self-esteem, or trauma may find her steady presence helpful. The first step is a short matching process to connect with her and schedule a session that fits your life.
How Kathleen’s approaches fit into online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to sort feelings, make sense of events, and set personal goals. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help when trust, connection, or repeated relationship problems are a concern.Kathleen combines those perspectives with cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify and change thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. Together these approaches help address anxiety, depression, trauma reactions, parenting stress, and relationship difficulties. Choosing the right mix is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with the person to test what helps and adapt over time.
She prefers video sessions because she values seeing clients during conversation. The biography also notes availability for phone and text, though she favors face-to-face video. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, limit travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship issues, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and other life challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and listening-focused. She uses client-centered interaction and practical techniques to help people make changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 40 years of social work experience across schools, colleges, and adult settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through 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 then schedule according to her availability.
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