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Kathleen Carpentier

Compassionate clinician blending practical strategies and empathy

LCSW Florida

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Kathleen

Kathleen Carpentier is a Florida-licensed LCSW with 22 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex life transitions and emotional challenges.

Background and approach

Her work focuses on depression, addictions, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and intimacy-related concerns, and she also brings experience with issues such as first responder stress, veteran-related matters, multicultural concerns, and gender identity questions. Kathleen emphasizes an adaptive, client-centered stance that respects each person’s history and values while helping them develop practical coping strategies.

Her practice blends evidence-informed methods to address both immediate symptoms and longer-term patterns, with attention to grief, career stress, sleep disturbances, self-esteem, and relationship ruptures such as infidelity or jealousy. Kathleen offers affirming support for those exploring polyamory and gender-related topics and is experienced in hospice and end-of-life counseling, hoarding, and HIV/AIDS-related concerns.

She accepts international clients and works to tailor care to a client’s goals and life context.

Approaches for Online Work and How They Help

Kathleen integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work to address both symptoms and underlying patterns. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for depression, sleeping difficulties, and addictive behaviors. ACT emphasizes values-based action and accepting difficult internal experiences while working toward meaningful life goals, often helping with anxiety, avoidance, and motivation struggles.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may blend elements of different approaches as the work evolves. This collaborative orientation helps clients feel involved in shaping their care rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and staying connected between appointments. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent work during life transitions, travel, or busy schedules while allowing therapists to adapt techniques to the online setting and the client's daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kathleen commonly address?
She works with issues such as addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, relationship struggles, sleeping problems, self-esteem, and career challenges, along with several additional focus areas listed in her profile.
What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?
The practice uses a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to tailor work to client needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 22 years of experience as a licensed clinician, drawing on that background to support people through a wide range of life and relational challenges.
Where is Kathleen licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Florida with licence identifier FL LCSW SW8280 and practices from that state.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients as part of her practice.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

Sleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationships

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Internal Family Systems

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English