Kathryn Feightner, LSCSW

Kathryn Feightner is a licensed social worker in Kansas with 14 years of professional experience working in school settings. As an LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker), she draws on that background to support people coping with stress, anxiety, motivation challenges, self-esteem concerns, and confidence-building.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to fit the individual needs and goals of the person she is working with. Kathryn emphasizes practical, person-centered work that meets clients where they are and helps them build the skills they want for daily life.

Recognizing that beginning therapy often requires courage, she aims to create a welcoming environment and to tailor the pace and focus of sessions so that each person’s strengths and priorities guide the process. Kathryn values collaboration and takes pride in supporting people who have taken the first step toward change.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Accessible Online Care

Kathryn Feightner uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill-building and problem solving. For stress and anxiety she employs structured strategies that help people learn coping skills, manage overwhelming emotions, and develop routines that reduce daily distress. For concerns around self-esteem and motivation she uses supportive, strength-focused work that explores personal values, builds confidence, and sets achievable goals. She also incorporates trauma-informed approaches when addressing trauma and abuse, attending to pacing, safety, and the lasting effects of difficult experiences.

Kathryn views selecting the right approach as a collaborative process. She works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adjusting methods over time to find the best fit for the client’s needs and circumstances.

Online therapy with Kathryn is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it possible to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity when in-person meetings are difficult, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to deliver effective, evidence-based support tailored to each person.