Kathleen McCarthy , LCSW

Kathleen McCarthy is a licensed clinical social worker in Wisconsin who brings a thoughtful, holistic approach to psychotherapy. She holds the LCSW credential - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - which denotes training at the master s level to provide professional mental health treatment, and she also has training addressing substance abuse. Kathleen works with adults, couples, adolescents, children, and families, tailoring care to each person s needs while integrating mind, body, and spirit into the therapeutic plan.

Her primary specialization is trauma treatment using EMDR, and she has advanced training and certification in hypnotherapy. These approaches are woven into a broader toolkit that aims to help clients examine thought patterns and behaviors that may interfere with reaching life goals. Kathleen is passionate about health and wellness and supports people who are pursuing change, recovery, and greater emotional balance through collaborative, goal-oriented work.

Online Approaches - EMDR, Hypnotherapy, and CBT

Kathleen McCarthy offers several evidence-informed approaches adapted for online work. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity through guided bilateral stimulation and structured reprocessing; it is commonly used for post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related reactions. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access thoughts and patterns below conscious awareness, supporting habit change, stress reduction, and deeper exploration of underlying issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, and coping with life s challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kathleen collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time so the work fits the client s priorities. This collaborative approach helps ensure the method feels like a good match.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as greater scheduling flexibility, reduced travel time, and the ability to receive care from home or wherever a person is located. Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing continuity of care and a range of communication styles to suit different comfort levels and needs.