Kathleen Hartman-McCarthy , LMSW, LCSW

Kathleen Hartman-McCarthy is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and women's issues. She draws on 25 years of counseling experience to support concerns like trauma, parenting strain, relationship pain, and coping with life changes. Kathleen aims to make sessions practical and straightforward so people can start feeling steadier sooner.

She works in a calm, compassionate way and focuses on the whole person. That means talking about mental, physical, spiritual, and interpersonal needs. Sessions include learning coping skills, naming patterns that cause distress, and practicing small changes that fit day-to-day life.

Kathleen uses a mix of approaches suited to each person. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered ideas, and Solution-Focused techniques to keep work concrete and goal-oriented. These methods help with mood problems, addictive behavior, and stress management.

Her credentials are LMSW and LCSW, licensed in Indiana and Michigan, and she brings long clinical experience to each case. People who choose her can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk and try new strategies.

Sessions may include short-term problem solving or longer work on deeper issues. Kathleen emphasizes collaboration and practical tools so clients leave with clearer steps to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small committed actions to move life in a meaningful direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then use one or more methods that fit those needs. The process is collaborative, and choices can shift as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video sessions work well for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter exchanges, journaling between sessions, or support when scheduling is tight, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.