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Kathy thoroughly enjoys working with adults, young adults and children. Her focus has been on addressing trauma, low self-esteem, college-related issues, women's issues, chronic health concerns, depression, and life transitional difficulties. Kathy prioritizes mutual connection and respect in a therapeutic relationship. She believes that everyone deserves to have a safe space for personal growth. She also encourages each individual to remember that taking even one small step can create a significant impact. Kathy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)who earned her Master's degree inClinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Sheutilizes a variety of techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, person-centered, and solutions-focused therapy (SFT). She can also provide faith-based Christian integration counseling if desired. Kathy values creatively collaborating with each individual, based on their unique goals and needs. Kathy believes no concern is too big or small! It takes bravery to face them and Kathy looks forward to supporting you in working towards living your fuller, healthier life!
Kathy is accepting new clients. Please feel free to reach out by using the Book Appointment or Call links on the profile to see the next availability.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Performance anxiety - Underperforming, due exclusively to anxiety
Social anxiety - Helping clients increase confidence and ability to interact with others amidst fear of being judged, worry about embarrassment, or concern about offending others
Climate anxiety - Coping with the unique stress created by climate change, including managing any overwhelming feelings of impending disaster and finding outlets for advocacy
Worry - Learning how worry shows up in one’s life and exploring how worry impacts daily life, relationships, and wellbeing; developing coping skills to mitigate the impacts of worry
Career counseling - Support around personal and professional growth; clarifying career goals and implementing steps toward building a fulfilling career and meaningful work-life balance
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Burnout - Managing and recovering from stressors that lead to feelings of decreased motivation and disconnection from the self; practicing effective self-care and finding ways to relax both physically and mentally
Work stress - Managing overwhelming stress and expectations; increasing effective ways of restoring and maintaining emotional stability and health; addressing challenging relationships with coworkers and bosses
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Codependency - Development of healthy boundaries in relationships; strategies for increasing individual self-esteem and autonomy; coping mechanisms for separation and individuation.
Communication issues - Developing effective interpersonal skills in relationships with partners, families, and co-workers; using healthy methods of communication to convey needs and respond to others
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect