Kathleen Hove

Calm-focused, evidence-informed clinical social worker

LCSW, CSW Minnesota

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Coping with life changes
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Kathleen

Kathleen Hove draws on cognitive behavioral therapy alongside several evidence-based methods to help people manage distress and regain a sense of balance. She blends practical skill-building with a compassionate, client-centered stance, meeting clients where they are and tailoring tools to each person’s needs.

Background and approach

Kathleen emphasizes work on fear-based symptoms such as anxiety and trauma, and she also supports concerns including stress, grief, relationship and family difficulties, sleep problems, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, depression, and ADHD.

With ten years of experience in mental health practice, Kathleen has worked across a range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental presentations with individuals and families. She aims to create an atmosphere of empathy and non-judgment while encouraging collaboration; clients are treated as experts on their own lives and invited to help shape the course of therapy.

Her style can include a light, compassionate sense of humor when it fits the work, and she brings particular interest to helping people rebuild safety within themselves and their relationships. Kathleen holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Minnesota.

She applies tailored, evidence-informed strategies such as ACT, EFT, and EMDR when appropriate, always adapting approaches to fit each person’s goals and circumstances.

Online approaches that combine skills and healing

Kathleen frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, a practical approach well suited to anxiety, mood concerns, and sleep problems. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility so people can move toward meaningful goals even when difficult feelings persist. In trauma-focused work she may use elements of EMDR to address lingering distress from past events and support processing of traumatic memories.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative part of the therapeutic relationship. Kathleen partners with clients to explore which methods fit their history, symptoms, and preferences, and she adapts interventions over time based on how well they meet each person’s goals.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and lower barriers to care. These formats allow people to access consistent support from licensed professionals while fitting therapy into busy routines and varied life circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Kathleen works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, relationships, family concerns, grief, sleeping difficulties, parenting, self esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also lists additional focus on domestic violence and post-traumatic stress.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice combines client-centered collaboration with evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and EMDR to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

How long has she practiced in mental health?

She brings ten years of experience working in mental health settings, having supported people with a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges across different life stages.

Which credentials and locations are listed for this therapist?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials with licensing details CO LCSW CSW.09925497 and AR LCSW 10491-C, and she practices in Minnesota.

Does she offer services in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for online work?

Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on those factors.

What steps start the process of working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Domestic violencePost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Minnesota, Colorado, Arkansas

Languages

English