About Kathleen
Kathleen Coughlin is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience. She practices in Florida and supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, career challenges, and depression. She also helps with life changes and the unique strain of chronic pain, illness, or disability.
She keeps sessions simple and direct. Kathleen focuses on listening first and then working with each person to set realistic, practical goals. She aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.
Background and approach
That makes it easier to try new ways of coping and handling everyday problems. Her work includes guiding people through divorce and separation, exploring questions of life purpose, and addressing self-worth and workplace issues. She also offers support for people who are affected by narcissism in relationships.
Conversations often include practical steps to reduce stress and improve daily functioning. Clients can expect a steady, collaborative approach. Kathleen helps people break problems into manageable parts and practices skills between sessions.
She respects each person’s pace and priorities while encouraging progress toward clearer goals. Kathleen is licensed in Florida as an LCSW, and she brings two decades of direct practice to her work. She offers multiple remote session formats and aims to tailor the experience to what each person needs.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Many people benefit from structured, skills-focused work that teaches practical ways to manage stress and mood. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them in daily life to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. This method helps people notice patterns and choose different responses.Another useful approach focuses on problem-solving and coping strategies for real-life stressors. It breaks larger problems into small, doable steps and practices actions between sessions. That approach can be especially helpful for workplace issues, career decisions, and navigating life changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to understand your goals, try techniques, and adjust plans as needed. Together you’ll decide what fits your needs and preferences, rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you have a face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions can be a good option when internet bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit support into a busy day or to follow up between sessions. These options aim to make regular work on issues more practical and consistent.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Career difficulties
Also works with
- Experience
- 24 years
- Licensed
- Florida, Virginia
- Languages
- English