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Kathleen Cooley

Experienced social worker with practical CBT focus

LMSW Michigan

Experience
40 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kathleen

Kathleen Cooley is an experienced licensed social worker with 40 years in a range of practice settings and a continued interest in part-time clinical work.

Background and approach

She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting and family issues, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional interests include aging and geriatric matters, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and end-of-life counseling.

Her approach is grounded in practical, skill-based work with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside attachment-informed and client-centered methods. Kathleen describes her style as eclectic and adaptable, drawing on solution-focused and trauma-focused techniques when helpful and tailoring interventions to each person’s needs.

She has training in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and experience across the lifespan, including work with children in schools, college students, adults with severe mental illness, and those facing adjustment difficulties. Kathleen values establishing a respectful, attentive space where people feel heard as they explore their concerns.

She prefers video-based sessions to maintain visual connection, while also offering phone, live chat, and text-based messaging when that better suits a client’s needs.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online care

Kathleen combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based and client-centered elements to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical skills to shift patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and coping difficulties. Attachment-Based approaches explore relationship patterns and early bonds to help improve emotional connection and communication within current relationships. Client-Centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that the person’s priorities drive the pace and focus of sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Kathleen works with each individual to assess goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adapting techniques over time rather than insisting on a single method. This helps ensure therapy fits the client’s needs and evolves with progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are preferred to preserve face-to-face interaction, while phone or messaging options allow scheduling convenience and support between meetings. These formats make it easier to access care from home or work and to continue therapy when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she support?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family matters, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is eclectic and practical, emphasizing skill-building and collaborative problem solving. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and attachment-informed techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of experience as a social worker across diverse settings, including schools, college counseling, and work with adults with severe mental illness and adjustment difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan. Her license is listed as MI LMSW 6801033979.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, with a preference for video to maintain face-to-face connection.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English