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LCMHC

Kathleen Neiswonger , LCMHC

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Kathleen

Kathleen Neiswonger is a licensed mental health counselor who aims to help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their sense of purpose. She focuses on supporting those coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, and a range of life transitions.

Background and approach

Kathleen communicates an approach that values hope and healing while acknowledging the real impact of painful emotions and mental health symptoms. She blends practical therapeutic methods with a respectful attention to each person’s values and worldview.

Kathleen draws on client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and build realistic skills for daily life. With experience in community mental health, school counseling, and independent practice, she pairs clinical tools with a belief that personal meaning and spiritual dimensions can be explored when the client chooses to do so.

Clients may find her approach encouraging and grounded, aimed at restoring motivation and helping people reengage with goals, relationships, and daily routines. Kathleen brings four years of clinical experience and practices in North Carolina as an LCMHC.

Therapeutic approaches in online care



Kathleen commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and creating a nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide sessions, which can help people clarify values and regain motivation. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathleen works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors techniques accordingly so therapy reflects each person's pace and values. The therapeutic plan can evolve as progress and goals become clearer.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity during transitions. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing clients to choose the format that best supports their engagement and consistency in care.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of struggles does Kathleen often address?
She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and many life changes. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, codependency, communication problems, and midlife challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, using empathy and respect as the foundation while integrating practical methods like cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to build skills and insight.
What is Kathleen's professional background?
She has four years of clinical experience and has also worked as a middle and high school English teacher and as a school counselor, in addition to roles in community mental health and independent practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
Kathleen holds the credential LCMHC and is licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCMHC 10727.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
She provides services in English only and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered for therapy?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is payment handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Kathleen can help with

Kathleen Neiswonger works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and depression.

Kathleen works with those who feel they are not living life to its fullest.

How Kathleen approaches therapy

Kathleen's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kathleen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Carolina, with 4 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Kathleen taught middle school and high school English, worked as a therapist in community mental health and independent practice, and worked as a school counselor.