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Kathleen McCarthy , LCSW

  • Experience34 years
  • LocationWisconsin
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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About Kathleen

Kathleen McCarthy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin who blends trauma-informed methods with holistic care. With 34 years of experience, she emphasizes approaches that address mind, body, and spirit while helping clients examine thoughts and behaviors that interfere with life goals.

Background and approach

Kathleen’s background includes advanced training in hypnotherapy and focused work using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma, and she often integrates mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to build practical coping skills.

Her practice spans a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy and relationship difficulties, eating and sleeping issues, parenting and family challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Kathleen also attends to co-occurring conditions and areas such as adoption and foster care, fertility and postpartum concerns, and recovery from natural or human-caused disasters.

She approaches each case with a client-centered attitude, aiming to support clear goals, resilience, and healthier patterns of thinking and behaving. Experienced in working with diverse life challenges, Kathleen offers a collaborative framework to help people move toward their ambitions and greater well-being.

She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Kathleen draws on evidence-informed approaches that translate well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is applied as a trauma-focused method to help process disturbing memories and reduce their impact on daily functioning. Hypnotherapy is another tool in her repertoire, used to access focused relaxation and support behavior change or symptom reduction when appropriate.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors a blend of techniques rather than relying on a single approach. Clients are invited to discuss what feels most helpful and to adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging, making therapy more accessible for varied schedules and life demands. These options allow clients to maintain continuity of care from different locations and to select formats that best support their comfort and practical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this practice address?
Areas of focus include trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, ADHD, grief, eating and sleeping concerns, and related life challenges.
How does Kathleen approach therapy and treatment?
Treatment combines trauma-informed methods with holistic care, using EMDR, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, CBT, and solution-focused techniques to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What kind of experience does the therapist bring?
The therapist has 34 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of mental health and life concerns, offering long-term expertise in trauma work and wellness-focused care.
Where is Kathleen licensed and located?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Wisconsin with license number WI LCSW 3630-123 and provides services from that professional standing.
Are services available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients for remote work.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCo-morbidityCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

34+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English

What Kathleen can help with

Kathleen McCarthy works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

How Kathleen approaches therapy

Kathleen's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kathleen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Wisconsin, with 34 years of clinical experience.