Kathleen Hove, LCSW, CSW
Compassionate, practical therapy for anxiety and parenting
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Minnesota, Colorado, Arkansas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Kathleen
Kathleen Hove is a licensed social worker who blends practical tools with empathic listening. She uses straightforward methods to help people handle anxiety, trauma, parenting stresses, and day-to-day overwhelm. Kathleen brings ten years of experience in mental health to each session and aims to make therapy feel understandable and doable.
She focuses on fear-based symptoms such as anxiety and trauma and on concerns that often follow those struggles, like trouble sleeping, low self-esteem, grief, and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
Parenting is also a common focus, with attention to the strain and choices parents face. Kathleen also addresses ADHD and the effects of domestic violence and post-traumatic stress where relevant. Sessions are collaborative.
Kathleen centers the person in the room as the expert on their life and works together with them to set clear goals. Expect a blend of evidence-based techniques and practical steps you can try between sessions to reduce distress and build more stability. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental.
She aims to make space for hard feelings while also using moments of lightness when it helps. The result is a direct, approachable way of working that keeps the focus on what matters most to the client. Kathleen holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and also lists CSW.
She practices from Minnesota and offers sessions in English. If someone is looking for an experienced clinician who values collaboration and clear strategies, she may be a good match.
What Kathleen works with
Everything Kathleen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kathleen helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Domestic violence
- Post-traumatic stress
Approaches Kathleen lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches fit into online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and values and taking steps that matter even when feelings are hard. It can help with anxiety, stress, and making life changes by teaching skills to act in line with what you care about. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is an approach used for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity using structured protocols and bilateral stimulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as the work unfolds, and the therapist will help adapt techniques to the client’s situation.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video sessions let people use visual cues during discussions, phone calls work well when internet bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue care when in-person visits are difficult.
Questions people ask about Kathleen
What concerns does she help with?
Kathleen works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, sleep problems, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and parenting challenges. She also addresses domestic violence and post-traumatic stress when relevant.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, combining empathic listening with practical techniques. She aims to help clients set goals and try concrete steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has been working in mental health for about 10 years, gaining experience with a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
Which credentials and location apply?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Minnesota. The listing shows CO LCSW and AR LCSW as credential details.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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