Therapist profile
Kathleen McCarthy , LCSW
Wisconsin
LCSW - Trauma and Anger concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Wisconsin / 3630-123
- NPI1346334034
- Experience34 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWisconsin
About
- EMDR
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
About Kathleen
Kathleen McCarthy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with 34 years of experience. She sees adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, parenting strain, anger, and related concerns.
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches in sessions. Kathleen often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. She also uses EMDR for trauma and hypnotherapy for focused work on habits and emotional responses.
Sessions are focused and down-to-earth. Kathleen talks through current problems, sets clear goals, and works with clients on steps that can reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning. She pays attention to how thoughts, body reactions, and habits interact when anger or stress come up.
Her background includes long experience in behavioral health and substance-related work, and a sustained interest in health and wellness. Clients can expect a mix of skills practice, mindfulness-based exercises, and targeted therapeutic techniques aimed at specific issues like sleep, eating, or coping with life changes.
To begin, the site directs people to choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a cancel-anytime subscription model.
How sessions work
How Kathleen uses CBT, EMDR and hypnotherapy online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It helps with anger, anxiety, depression, and work or relationship stress by giving practical tools to try between sessions. EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a trauma-focused approach that works on distressing memories and the reactions they trigger; it is often used when past events continue to drive strong emotional responses. Hypnotherapy uses guided attention and suggestion to address habits, sleep, and emotional reactivity, and can be useful when people want focused, structured work on a specific pattern.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kathleen will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, then recommend an approach or a combination. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also make it possible to continue work with a licensed professional across state or national lines when arrangements permit. Ask about format details and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleeping and eating issues, parenting strain, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 34 years of clinical experience working in behavioral health and substance-related settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that location.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she see clients outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; confirm logistics and time zones when arranging sessions.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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