Licensed clinical social worker recordWisconsin
Kathryn Opfer, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and Stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 11560-123
- NPI
- 1285387142
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
These details come from information Kathryn 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
- Mood disorders
- Stress and anxiety
- Skills focused
About Kathryn
Kathryn Opfer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and life changes.
Kathryn draws on straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She helps people identify what is getting in the way and tries to find small, manageable steps forward. Sessions focus on skills for mood regulation, improving day-to-day functioning, and building motivation.
Her approach is grounded in Client-Centered principles, which means she listens and follows what matters most to the person in front of her. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies to teach concrete skills for managing intense emotions.
Kathryn has a background in social work that spans field and clinical roles. That experience informs how she looks at stress tied to work, caregiving, and life transitions. She pays attention to practical barriers people face and tries to make therapy fit into real life.
People who come for help can expect sessions that aim to build clarity and daily coping tools. Kathryn emphasizes collaboration and helps people set realistic goals. She offers care in English for adults in Wisconsin and asks new clients to confirm session options before scheduling.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and practical fit
Client-centered work means the therapist follows what matters most to the client, listens closely, and helps shape goals from the client's priorities. This approach supports people who need someone to reflect their experience and help sort options for change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem by teaching practical skills to change patterns of thinking and behavior.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. It is useful when emotions feel overwhelming and quick, usable techniques are needed to get through difficult moments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kathryn will discuss options and tailor the plan based on a person's goals, daily demands, and what methods feel feasible. She treats therapy as a collaborative process where methods can be adjusted over time.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing practical logistics during the initial scheduling step will clarify which formats are offered and how they can fit into everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, isolation, and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses client-centered listening alongside skill-based approaches like CBT and DBT to build coping skills and clearer thinking.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience as a therapist and prior social work experience totaling more years in the field. That background informs how she addresses everyday stressors and system-level concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Wisconsin LCSW credential. Sessions described here are tied to her Wisconsin practice.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking a session.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the scheduling process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers