Kathleen Hartman-McCarthy, LMSW, LCSW

Kathleen Hartman-McCarthy is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of counseling experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related struggles. Kathleen aims to create a calm, caring space where people can talk and learn practical ways to manage hard days.

Her work focuses on the whole person - mental, physical, spiritual, and interpersonal health. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to match methods to each person’s needs. In sessions she listens, reflects, and helps people try small, useful changes.

Clients can expect to practice coping skills and develop clearer values and goals. She also works with issues such as parenting strain, relationship concerns, self-esteem, postpartum mood, and compassion fatigue. Kathleen has experience addressing co-occurring problems and drug and alcohol addiction, along with infidelity and mood disorders.

Her background includes licensure as a Master of Social Work and as a clinical social worker in Indiana and Michigan. She brings long-term clinical experience to everyday problems and life transitions. People from military and veteran backgrounds are listed among areas she understands.

Kathleen uses a straightforward, person-centered style. She supports practical problem solving and helps people find steps they can try between sessions. Before booking, confirm any session format options you need to use.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and major life changes by focusing on small steps that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change patterns that keep problems going. It is helpful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kathleen will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. She adapts methods so sessions match the client’s needs and offers a mix of problem-solving and values-based work.

Confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes regular work on skills and goals more manageable between appointments. Ask about the session options you need when you schedule so arrangements match your day-to-day life.