Kathleen Whalen

Kathleen Whalen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in Plainville, MA. Kathleen works with young adults and adults whose anxiety and depression negatively impact their overall well-being. They feel stuck in uncomfortable emotions, which can lead to low self-esteem and increased stress. Many of Kathleen’s clients have recently experienced a loss or a period of major change, which leads them to feeling overwhelmed by their emotions. They often worry about things outside of their control, or have heightened feelings of shame.

Kathleen empowers clients by helping them realize that they can make healthy changes in their lives. She supports clients as they explore their thought patterns and harmful behaviors, identifying the areas of their lives that could use adjustment and finding healthy ways to create lasting change. Clients benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, with Kathleen’s encouragement to look ahead towards the good things in life.

Kathleen practices client-centered therapy, which means that her ultimate goal is to help clients reach their goals. She often checks in with clients to ensure that they feel like they’re on the right track, and provides an empathetic space to openly talk about what’s on their minds.