- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Video preferred
- 40 years experience
About Kathleen
Kathleen Cooley is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan with 40 years of social work experience. She works with people who bring concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma and relationship problems. Kathleen also lists parenting, family issues, ADHD, mood disorders, and anger among the topics she addresses.
She describes a direct, practical style that leans on cognitive and behavioral methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and reality-oriented methods, adding other approaches when they fit the situation. Kathleen has also trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, an approach used for post-traumatic stress concerns.
Her background includes work in school settings with children, with college-aged young adults, and with adults across a wide range of needs. She has experience supporting people who have faced sexual and other abuse, suicidality, grief, selective mutism, and severe mental health challenges as well as adjustment difficulties.
Kathleen prefers to meet by video so that she and the person can see each other, though she is open to phone or text contact as well. She emphasizes listening and taking each concern seriously rather than minimizing what someone brings to a session.
People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation focused on practical skills and problem-solving. Kathleen aims to help people talk through their difficulties, try manageable strategies, and notice what changes work for them. She offers part-time work following retirement from long clinical experience.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how past connections shape current reactions; it helps people notice relationship patterns and try different ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's perspective and priorities, with the therapist listening and reflecting so the person can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, mood issues, and coping skills.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Kathleen will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit. That choice is collaborative and can change as needs shift over time.
She prefers video sessions so people can see each other, and also notes phone or text contact as options; confirm the current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often find that video meetings work well for skill practice and talking through situations, while phone or text can suit brief updates or times when bandwidth or background noise is a concern.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues, plus topics like ADHD, parenting, and mood disorders.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her work is practical and direct, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and reality-oriented methods with other techniques added as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 40 years of social work experience, including school, college, and adult clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
How are sessions conducted format-wise?
She prefers video meetings so you can see each other, and is also open to phone and text contact; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.