Licensed clinical social worker recordWisconsin
Kathleen McCarthy , LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - trauma and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 3630-123
- NPI
- 1346334034
- Experience
- 34 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
These details come from information Kathleen supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- EMDR
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness
About Kathleen
Kathleen McCarthy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin with 34 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and other life challenges listed in her profile. Kathleen helps people who are carrying intense emotions or life changes find practical ways to cope and move forward.
She uses several clinical methods in her work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), hypnotherapy, mindfulness therapy, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions often look at thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning and personal goals. Kathleen brings these approaches together to address symptoms such as sleep or eating problems, anger, low self-esteem, and grief.
Her experience includes long-term work with people facing trauma, compassion fatigue, first responder and veteran concerns, and fertility or adoption-related stresses. She also supports people dealing with mood disorders, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and co-morbid conditions. Practical issues like career stress, parenting strain, and isolation are part of what she addresses.
In sessions she discusses patterns, teaches coping skills, and practices techniques that can reduce distress between meetings. Kathleen emphasizes measurable changes - for example, better sleep, fewer panic episodes, or improved daily routines - rather than abstract goals.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s online options. The subscription-based service for sessions can be canceled at any time.
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How Kathleen applies approaches in online sessions
EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation alongside memory processing to reduce distress linked to past events. It is often used for post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related symptoms.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behavior patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, and for building practical coping skills.
Hypnotherapy involves focused attention and suggestion to help people change habits, manage stress, or work through specific issues like pain, sleep, or certain behaviors. Mindfulness therapy adds practices that increase present-moment awareness and reduce rumination.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathleen will review a person’s concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. She adjusts the plan as needed based on how someone responds to treatment.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier around work, caregiving, or travel and can reduce the time spent commuting. Some formats also let people have shorter check-ins, avoid video when bandwidth is limited, or fit appointments into a work break. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life without changing the goals of treatment.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns among many other areas listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches such as CBT, EMDR, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods to address symptoms and patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kathleen has 34 years of experience working in clinical settings and with people facing trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions.
Is she a licensed clinician in the United States?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients according to the profile information provided.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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