- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Attachment-based focus
- Video preferred
About Kathleen
Kathleen Cooley is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing part time with 40 years of social work experience. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life transitions. Kathleen supports people navigating common early-adult pressures as well as longer-standing mental health challenges.
She prefers to meet people by video because she finds seeing each other helpful, though she can also connect by phone or text. Her style is practical and direct. She listens to what someone brings and uses methods that fit the problem at hand.
In session she draws mainly from cognitive behavioral techniques and reality-oriented strategies, and she adds other tools when useful. Kathleen has recent training in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and experience working with sexual and other abuses, suicidality, grief, and selective mutism. She has worked across settings with adolescents in college, children in schools, adults with severe mental illness, and people with adjustment difficulties.
Her approach includes helping people name what feels hard, test out small changes, and build skills to manage thoughts and reactions. She pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns when those are relevant. Kathleen aims to treat each concern with straightforward strategies and steady attention.
People who contact her complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Her practice runs part time and she frames ongoing work in a way that fits the client’s life and goals.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect feelings and behavior. Online sessions can be a place to notice those patterns and practice different ways of relating to others.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful working relationship. In remote sessions this means the therapist follows the client’s pace and reflects what they say to clarify goals and concerns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors with concrete strategies. CBT works well online because exercises, worksheets, and real-time feedback can be shared and reviewed during video meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen will help identify which methods match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences and make adjustments as therapy continues. That process is collaborative and practical rather than fixed upfront.
Her biography indicates a preference for video meetings because she values being able to see clients, and she also offers phone and text when needed. Confirm the current session options before booking to match scheduling or communication needs. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work, or busy days by cutting travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when appropriate.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and direct, using cognitive behavioral techniques and reality-based strategies while adding other methods as needed.
What experience does she bring?
She has 40 years as a social worker and experience across schools, college settings, and adult mental health work.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMSW licensed in Michigan and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
She does not accept international clients; sessions are conducted in English for people in the supported region.
What session formats does she use?
She prefers video meetings and finds seeing each other helpful; she can also offer phone and text options but prefers face-to-face video.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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