Licensed clinical social worker recordArizona
Kathleen Phalen, LCSW
Arizona
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addiction
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-10934
- NPI
- 1306286349
- Experience
- 24 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arizona
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction and motivation
- CBT and attachment
About Kathleen
Kathleen Phalen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona with 24 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, and major life changes. Sessions are conducted in English.
Kathleen uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. She listens for patterns in how people relate to others and to themselves. From there she works with clients on practical steps to reduce stress and manage difficult emotions.
Her practice draws on approaches that focus on relationships, present thinking, and motivation. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships shape current reactions. Cognitive behavioral techniques help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational interviewing supports people who want to change addictive behaviors or increase commitment to goals.
Sessions often include short exercises, goal setting, and regular check-ins on progress. Kathleen speaks plainly about coping skills and strategies people can try between appointments. She also addresses communication problems, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, isolation, and workplace stress.
People seeking care are guided through a clear first step to schedule an appointment. Fees vary with location and the practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted.
BHow sessions work
How Kathleen applies therapeutic approaches online
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect feelings and behavior now. This approach can be useful for people who notice repeating problems in relationships or who struggle with trust and connection.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with concrete behavior experiments. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing stress with step-by-step skills.
Motivational interviewing focuses on what matters to the person and builds motivation for change. It is commonly used when someone wants help with drug or alcohol use, or making other life changes.
Figuring out the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, and then recommend a mix of methods to try. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted over time.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to commute. Those practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent alongside work, family, and other obligations.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Kathleen works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self esteem, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style drawing on attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set goals and skills for daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working in social work and clinical settings.
Where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers