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Kathy Duncan, LCSW

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Kathy

Kathy Duncan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from Tennessee with three decades of experience in mental health care. She has spent many years helping people navigate depression, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, substance use, sleep problems, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Her long practice history includes supporting clients through major life changes and both past and current traumatic situations. Her style blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and psychodynamic perspectives to address thoughts, feelings, and relational patterns.

She brings a calm, nonjudgmental presence and aims to build strong therapeutic rapport as the basis for progress. Kathy emphasizes practical skills while also exploring deeper beliefs and interpersonal dynamics to help clients move toward improved coping and functioning.

Clients can expect an empathetic, warm approach that balances structured interventions with open exploration. Kathy uses a range of strategies to tailor work to each person’s concerns and goals, and she encourages collaborative planning to find the right path forward.

Approaches that guide online sessions and practical benefits



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical coping skills; it often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting stance where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's pace to build self-understanding and confidence. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and relationship patterns influence current feelings and behaviors, which can be useful for understanding recurring relationship issues and unresolved emotional wounds.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Kathy works with each person to determine which combination of methods best matches their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life changes. These options allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable for discussing sensitive topics and practicing strategies between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kathy commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, substance use, relationship and family problems, sleep difficulties, bipolar disorder, and ADHD as listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and psychodynamic elements, offering both practical skill-building and deeper exploration of patterns and relationships.
How much experience does she have in mental health?
She brings 30 years of experience in the mental health field and decades practicing as a licensed clinical social worker.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She holds the LCSW credential with Tennessee license TN LCSW 3543 and is based in Tennessee.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer online?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and schedule.
How is pricing handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
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, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English

What Kathy can help with

Kathy Duncan works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

Kathy works with individuals.

How Kathy approaches therapy

Kathy's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kathy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Tennessee.