Kathleen Weiss, LCSW
Compassionate care for life transitions
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- 37 years experience
- Focus on midlife
- Client-centered approach
About Kathleen
She brings decades of hands-on experience to sessions and keeps the work straightforward. Conversations are practical and directed toward what matters most to the person in front of her. Kathleen listens first, then helps identify small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable.
Many clients seek her help when facing midlife questions or searching for renewed purpose. She also supports people coping with age-related shifts and mood changes that can come with life transitions. Sessions typically focus on improving daily routines, boosting motivation, and strengthening confidence.
Her style blends client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. That means clients can expect warmth, clear feedback, and simple exercises to try between sessions. Kathleen works at a steady, collaborative pace and adapts her approach to each person’s needs.
People often come for help when they feel stuck or overwhelmed. Kathleen aims to help them find clearer direction and more satisfying everyday rhythms. She emphasizes realistic goals and steps that fit into real life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
37+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
How Kathleen’s approaches guide online therapy
Client-centered therapy puts the person’s experience first. The therapist listens closely and follows what the client brings up, helping them find their own answers and goals. This approach is useful when someone needs a supportive space to talk through feelings and decisions.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical steps to challenge unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits. People often use CBT for anxiety, low mood, and repetitive worry that gets in the way of daily life.
Mindfulness practices teach noticing present-moment experience without rushing to fix it. Simple breath or attention exercises can reduce reactivity and improve focus. These practices pair well with CBT and client-centered work for stress and mood concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She often blends listening, practical exercises, and mindfulness so clients can try different ways of coping and pick what helps most.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking because this profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break or skipping travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your schedule and daily routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kathleen address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include aging, life purpose, midlife crisis, mood disorders, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and practical, combining attentive listening with clear, usable suggestions. She aims to make conversations straightforward and helpful.
What is her professional background?
She has 37 years of professional work experience and has spent much of that time supporting people with mood and life transition concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.