Kathleen Cooley, LMSW

Kathleen Cooley is a licensed master social worker with 40 years of experience who helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting stress, relationship strain, ADHD, mood concerns, and life transitions. She keeps things direct and calm so a worried parent can read and decide if this feels like a good fit. Kathleen prefers meeting by video but also uses phone, text, and chat when that works better.

Clients can expect a straightforward, conversational style. She listens and lets people tell their story without judgment. Then she and the client pick practical steps to try between sessions. Kathleen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools often, paired with client-centered listening and solution-focused ideas.

Her long career includes work in schools, colleges, and community mental health settings. That variety means she has supported people from adolescents to adults with a wide range of concerns, from severe mental illness to adjustment struggles. She also has experience with sexual and other abuse, suicidality, selective mutism, and end-of-life issues.

Sessions move at a realistic pace and focus on skills you can use right away. Kathleen emphasizes clear goals, small experiments, and reviewing what helps. She believes progress often comes from steady, practical changes rather than dramatic steps.

Parents will find a compassionate, experienced professional who values being seen and heard. If video meetings feel right, she prefers them for the chance to connect face to face, and she is open to phone or messaging when needed.

CBT and Attachment-informed Work Online

Kathleen often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood swings because it breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions you can change.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy and a client-centered stance. Attachment work focuses on how early relationships shape trust and closeness, which can help with relationship patterns and parenting stress. A client-centered way of working means sessions start from your concerns and pace, with the therapist following your lead rather than imposing a rigid plan.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Kathleen talks with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you decide whether to focus on CBT techniques, attachment themes, or short solution-focused steps and adjust as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is preferred because it lets you see each other and use visual cues, while phone or text can fit a quick check-in or a low-bandwidth option. These formats make scheduling easier and help people fit therapy into busy family and work routines.