Kathleen Cooley, LMSW
Kathleen Cooley, LMSW - 40 years experience
- Trauma and relationships
- Cognitive-behavioral focus
- Prefers video sessions
About Kathleen Cooley
Kathleen Cooley, LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), brings 40 years of social work experience and has retired but wishes to provide counseling on a part-time basis. She understands that reaching out to a counselor can feel intimidating, and she places priority on helping people feel heard and supported as they share their life experiences.
Her approach is broadly eclectic with a primary emphasis on cognitive and behavioral techniques alongside Reality Therapy. She also incorporates additional methods as needed and was recently trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, a commonly used treatment for PTSD. Over the years she has worked in a variety of settings, including schools with children, college environments with adolescents, and with adults across a range of needs from severe mental illness to adjustment difficulties.
Kathleen has experience addressing sexual and other abuses, suicidality, grief and loss, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, and selective mutism. She also works with stress, parenting and family issues, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, ADHD, and other related concerns. She emphasizes that no concern should be minimized and encourages anyone who is researching counseling to reach out for support.
She enjoys meeting people and assisting with the issues they bring to therapy. Kathleen prefers video sessions so that she and the client can see one another, though she is also available for phone and text-based exchanges. She looks forward to connecting with those who may seek her help.
Her approach is broadly eclectic with a primary emphasis on cognitive and behavioral techniques alongside Reality Therapy. She also incorporates additional methods as needed and was recently trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, a commonly used treatment for PTSD. Over the years she has worked in a variety of settings, including schools with children, college environments with adolescents, and with adults across a range of needs from severe mental illness to adjustment difficulties.
Kathleen has experience addressing sexual and other abuses, suicidality, grief and loss, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, and selective mutism. She also works with stress, parenting and family issues, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, ADHD, and other related concerns. She emphasizes that no concern should be minimized and encourages anyone who is researching counseling to reach out for support.
She enjoys meeting people and assisting with the issues they bring to therapy. Kathleen prefers video sessions so that she and the client can see one another, though she is also available for phone and text-based exchanges. She looks forward to connecting with those who may seek her help.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kathleen Cooley have?
Kathleen Cooley has 40 years of experience.
Is Kathleen Cooley a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. License details: MI LMSW 6801033979.
In which languages does Kathleen Cooley provide therapy?
English.
Where is Kathleen Cooley located?
Michigan.
How can I work with Kathleen Cooley as my therapist?
You can work with Kathleen Cooley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kathleen Cooley work with international clients?
Kathleen Cooley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kathleen Cooley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions with Kathleen Cooley
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is practical and skills-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and reducing the impact of traumatic experiences. Techniques within this approach, including Cognitive Processing Therapy training that Kathleen has completed, are aimed at helping people work through trauma-related symptoms and regain a sense of control.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships and attachment patterns influence current emotions and relationships, and it can be especially helpful for people facing relationship difficulties, attachment issues, or patterns of isolation and loneliness.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kathleen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as therapy progresses to find the most helpful path forward.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video to maintain face-to-face contact, or opt for phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messages when that better fits their schedule. These options make it easier to access care from home or during busy days while preserving continuity of treatment with licensed professionals and therapists.