Kathleen Hauburger

Compassionate, practical care for life’s difficult moments

LCSW Connecticut

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Kathleen

Kathleen Hauburger is a licensed clinical social worker who draws on evidence-informed strategies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, substance concerns, and the aftereffects of trauma.

Background and approach

With seven years of clinical experience in Connecticut, she blends practical tools and empathic listening to address grief, family tensions, parenting challenges, and coping through life transitions. Her work emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and emotions.

Kathleen uses approaches that promote clearer communication, healthier patterns, and increased self-compassion while attending to issues like compulsions, panic symptoms, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. She supports clients confronting relationship struggles, reproductive and pregnancy-related concerns, and a range of women's health matters.

Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting and support aimed at fostering resilience and meaningful change. Kathleen frames the therapeutic journey as a process of empowerment, helping individuals take courageous steps toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care

Kathleen often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical and work-focused, and it can be applied to anxiety, panic, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and addiction-related behaviors. She also uses attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections and communication, which can be helpful for addressing family conflict, relationship difficulties, and attachment concerns.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Kathleen works with clients to clarify goals, evaluate which methods fit best with their needs and preferences, and adjust strategies over time so that therapy remains responsive and goal-directed.

Online sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options allow people to engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations, make scheduling easier around busy lives, and support consistent progress even when in-person visits are difficult to arrange.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kathleen commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family issues, and coping with life changes, among other areas listed in her specialties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centered and empathic, focusing on creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored and practical strategies can be applied.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kathleen has seven years of professional work experience providing mental health support in clinical settings.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Connecticut with license CT LCSW 58.011032 and practices in Connecticut.

Which languages does she use in sessions and can she see international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available with her?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kathleen?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefParenting issues

Also works with

Family conflictsCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFertility issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English