Kathleen Foss, LCSW

Kathleen Foss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of clinical experience and a private practice in Maine. She has worked with people of all ages and a wide range of concerns, offering steady support as clients navigate life transitions and emotional challenges.

Kathleen focuses on helping individuals develop practical skills to manage difficult moments and move forward with greater confidence. Her work emphasizes collaboration - she partners with each person to set meaningful goals and to build the strengths needed to meet them.

Clients can expect a compassionate, skill-oriented approach that aims to increase emotional resilience and day-to-day functioning. Kathleen considers it a privilege to accompany people on their journeys toward feeling stronger and more capable, and she takes pride in helping others find clearer direction and improved well-being.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Kathleen works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skill building and clear goals. One common emphasis is on skills-focused strategies that teach coping, communication, and emotional regulation methods in a step-by-step way - these approaches help people manage stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Another element of her practice is collaborative problem-solving and goal setting. This involves identifying specific concerns, breaking them into manageable steps, and tracking progress so clients can see tangible improvements over time. Both approaches are grounded in research-informed practices and aim to increase daily functioning and emotional strength.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Kathleen works together with each client to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the plan collaboratively and adjusts it as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for clients who need flexibility. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to schedule care around work, caregiving, or mobility limits. These options support ongoing access to licensed professionals and allow therapy to fit into a client’s life more conveniently.