Kathleen Weiss, LCSW

Kathleen Weiss is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana with 37 years of professional experience. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she brings long-standing expertise to work with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, and depression.

Kathleen approaches each client with an emphasis on openness and acceptance, creating a space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without judgment. She focuses on helping people explore what matters to them, identify practical steps forward, and build confidence and motivation to pursue a more satisfying life.

Seeking change can take courage, and Kathleen offers steady support and encouragement throughout that process. She works collaboratively with clients to set goals and foster the skills needed to manage mood, strengthen relationships, and increase overall well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own experience and strengths. In this approach Kathleen focuses on listening, understanding each person’s perspective, and supporting self-directed growth to address issues like low self-esteem, motivation, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to change behaviors and emotions. It is often used for managing stress, anxiety, and mood-related symptoms by teaching skills that can be applied in everyday situations.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings. These practices can reduce reactivity to stress and support emotional regulation, which is helpful for anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Kathleen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity when schedules change, and use different formats for support between meetings with licensed professionals and therapists.