Kathee Foxan

Problem-focused, practical, and person-centered care

LCSW Iowa

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kathee

Kathee Foxan is a licensed clinical social worker who centers her work on evidence-informed strategies, drawing heavily on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients reframe patterns of thinking and behavior.

Background and approach

With 14 years of clinical experience in Iowa, she integrates client-centered principles to build collaborative therapeutic relationships and uses trauma-focused methods when addressing complex stressors. Her background includes long-term work in community mental health settings and support for nursing home residents, giving her a breadth of experience across age groups and care contexts.

Foxan has supported people facing mood concerns, anxiety, anger-related issues, substance use, trauma, and personality disorder symptoms, as well as a wide array of life stressors such as grief, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and changes in independence. She brings practical skills from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness practices alongside EMDR when trauma processing is appropriate.

Her approach emphasizes learning concrete coping skills while honoring each person's lived experience and current goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and difficulties with stress. It focuses on practical skill development and short-term strategies to change patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's perspective, offering empathetic listening and collaboration so goals and pacing come from the person seeking support. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for managing strong emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to consider needs, goals, and personal preferences and may blend elements from different methods to create a plan that feels manageable and relevant to the client's life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility for scheduling and communication. These formats make it easier to fit consistent care into busy routines, reach a therapist from home or another convenient location, and maintain continuity of support even when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting and anger, among other areas listed in her profile.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The practice emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered work, DBT skills, mindfulness, EMDR, and trauma-focused techniques to provide skill-building and supportive processing tailored to each person.

What is the clinician's background and experience?

She has practiced as a professional therapist in Iowa for 14 years, including extensive time in community mental health and work with nursing home residents across the adult lifespan.

What credentials and location should clients know about?

She holds LCSW licensure with ND LCSW 6262 and IL LCSW 149.017527 and provides services while based in Iowa.

Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the formats listed in her practice.

How is cost structured for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a time based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota, Arizona

Languages

English