Kathleen (Kathy) Malone, LPC
Therapist helping parents and adults navigate change
Book with Kathleen- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Kathleen
Kathleen (Kathy) Malone is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with ten years of clinical work. She focuses on practical help for parents and adults facing relationship strain, grief, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. Kathy aims to make the first step feel doable rather than overwhelming.
She takes a respectful, compassionate approach and adapts conversations to each person. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable changes that fit daily life.
Background and approach
That might mean talking through parenting challenges, coping with loss, or rebuilding confidence after setbacks. Kathy draws on several therapy styles to match what a person needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and take action.
Client-centered work keeps the pace and focus person-driven so clients steer the topics that matter most. Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to reduce rumination and build steady attention. Trauma-focused ideas are added when past events affect present relationships or parenting.
Kathy also uses Jungian perspectives to explore deeper patterns when people want that kind of work. Her aim is straightforward: listen carefully, identify practical next steps, and coach people through changes. Parents often leave with tools to manage stress and communicate more clearly.
Kathy supports people through midlife shifts, caregiving strains, postpartum struggles, career crossroads, and end-of-life concerns.
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.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kathleen lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- 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.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for parenting stress, life transitions, and finding motivation. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead so sessions stay relevant to what matters most now.Kathy will work with each person to decide which approach fits best. She treats that choice as a collaborative process, asking about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they may blend ACT, client-centered work, mindfulness, or trauma-focused methods as needs emerge.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect that match daily life. Video calls let you use visual cues for relationship or parenting conversations. Phone sessions can be easier on low bandwidth days or when being on camera is hard. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, journaling between sessions, or shorter coaching-style touchpoints during busy weeks.
Questions people ask about Kathleen
What issues does Kathy commonly address?
She works with relationship challenges, grief, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and parenting stress. Additional focuses include caregiving, end-of-life concerns, postpartum depression, and career shifts.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and compassionate, emphasizing clear goals and practical steps. She adapts the pace to each person and uses conversational, goal-focused sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of professional experience in counseling work, helping people with grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, motivation, and confidence.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LPC credential and practices while licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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