Kathleen Tilman

Compassionate CBT-informed care for life challenges

LCSW Florida

Experience: 31 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems
Languages: English

About Kathleen

Kathleen Tilman is a licensed clinical social worker who combines practical, evidence-informed methods with a compassionate, client-centered stance.

Background and approach

With 31 years of clinical experience, she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques alongside Internal Family Systems ideas to help people address stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. She focuses on clarifying patterns of thought and behavior while also attending to internal parts and emotions that influence how clients relate to themselves and others.

Kathleen adapts each treatment plan to suit an individual’s circumstances, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and a collaborative tone. Her work includes support for relationship tensions, difficulties with communication and control, the emotional fallout of divorce or separation, and struggles with guilt, shame, or loneliness.

She encourages clients to view seeking help as an important and courageous step toward greater life satisfaction, offering steady guidance as they explore purpose, self-love, and healthier ways of coping with life changes.

Applying CBT and IFS to Online Therapy

CBT is a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety, low mood, and stress. Internal Family Systems (IFS) explores the different parts of a person’s inner experience, helping to untangle protective patterns and cultivate self-compassion for issues like guilt, shame, and relationship tension.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work, and the therapist will collaborate with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration allows adjustments over time so that techniques and pacing fit the person rather than forcing a single model onto every concern.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people juggling schedules, caregiving, or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access regular sessions from different locations, while still engaging in structured CBT exercises, inner-part explorations from IFS, and ongoing therapeutic dialogue with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Kathleen focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues, and she also works with relationship difficulties, coping with life changes, and feelings of isolation or shame.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

Therapy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to explore thoughts and behaviors and Internal Family Systems to understand internal emotional parts; these approaches are applied to match client needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist brings 31 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?

Kathleen is an LCSW licensed in Florida and carries license numbers FL LCSW SW25209 and NV LCSW 01683-C, and she practices from Florida.

Are services offered in other languages or internationally?

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

Which session formats are available for remote therapy?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing for multiple ways to engage depending on preference.

How is pricing structured for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working together?

To get started, 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

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Internal Family Systems

Experience

31+ years

Licensed

Nevada, Florida

Languages

English