Kathryn Dunleavy, LPCC

Kathryn Dunleavy practices with an eclectic, strengths-focused approach that blends cognitive reframing, positive psychology, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and motivational interviewing. She emphasizes unconditional positive regard as a foundation for trust and authentic growth, creating space for people to explore change without judgment.

With 23 years of experience in mental health care, Kathryn has worked across inpatient, partial, outpatient, community care, crisis residential, and co-occurring mental health and substance use recovery settings. That breadth of experience informs a practical, compassionate style that supports people through grief, relationship challenges, stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and life transitions, as well as concerns such as self-esteem, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, and career or family difficulties.

Her mission is to help others reconnect to resilience and a sense of inner worth - what she describes as sparking the goldenness in each person. Kathryn aims to foster trust and connection so clients can develop new skills, release shame, and practice self-compassion. She offers flexible online and remote options to make counseling more accessible, and she is committed to guiding people through grieving, healing, and rebuilding toward greater wellbeing.

Kathryn is licensed as an LPCC - a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and she works in Minnesota. She looks forward to supporting clients as they increase self-compassion and resiliency.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kathryn integrates client-centered therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, and mindfulness practices into her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist supports each person’s own goals and pacing - this approach often helps with self-esteem, life changes, and building coping skills. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and restructuring emotional responses in relationships, which can be especially useful for couples work, attachment concerns, and intimacy-related issues. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle self-observation to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and support recovery from trauma and addiction.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathryn works together with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to best support progress and emotional growth.

Online therapy with Kathryn uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or health needs, and to maintain continuity of care during life transitions. Working remotely can make therapeutic support more consistent and convenient while still allowing meaningful connection with licensed professionals.