- Attachment focus
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Video preferred
About Kathleen
Kathleen Cooley is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 40 years of social work experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and family of origin issues.
Kathleen approaches sessions in a straightforward, practical way. She uses cognitive and behavioral techniques alongside reality-oriented methods. She often adapts tools from different approaches to match what each person needs in the moment.
Her background includes work in schools, college settings, and community mental health. She has supported people with severe mental illness and those facing adjustment difficulties. She also has experience addressing sexual and other abuses, suicidality, selective mutism, and end-of-life concerns.
Kathleen says she listens and treats people respectfully as they describe their lives. In sessions she pays attention to how family roles and early relationships continue to shape current behavior and feelings. She will not minimize what brings someone in and aims to help them name practical next steps.
She prefers video sessions so people can see one another, but also mentions phone and text as other contact options. Before booking, confirm which session formats are currently offered. Her work is with adults seeking help for the concerns listed above.
How Kathleen uses online approaches and practical methods
Many of Kathleen's methods translate to a remote setting. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people notice repeating roles and expectations. This approach can be useful for family of origin concerns and difficulties in close relationships.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people speak about what matters most to them. It supports self-direction and lets the person set the pace for what to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to change them, which is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first based on their goals and preferences. That decision can change as progress is made.
She prefers video sessions so people can see one another, and she also mentions phone and text as alternatives. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow visual connection without travel, and offer shorter check-ins when time is limited.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Kathleen works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and family of origin issues among other topics.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her style blends cognitive behavioral methods and reality-oriented techniques. She adapts strategies from several approaches to suit practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 40 years of social work experience, including roles in schools, college settings, and community mental health.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMSW, listed as an MI LMSW, and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She prefers video sessions so people can see one another and also mentions phone and text options; confirm current session formats before booking.
How are fees handled and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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