- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Depression
About Kathleen
Kathleen McGlynn is a New York licensed mental health counselor with 12 years of clinical experience supporting people facing addiction, anger, depression, grief, trauma, and parenting concerns. She writes in a direct, respectful way and focuses on practical steps that fit each person’s life. Her approach aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and clear for a worried parent.
She uses client-centered methods to listen carefully and build trust. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and on clear goals the client sets.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used when people want concrete strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. McGlynn tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation. That can mean working on emotion regulation, coping after loss, or managing stress from life changes.
She also supports people dealing with work stress, compulsive behaviors, and concerns linked to mental health conditions. Her background includes years helping people with hoarding, obsessive-compulsive patterns, personality-related struggles, and issues connected to HIV/AIDS or intellectual disability. She combines practical tools with steady support to help clients try new approaches between sessions.
Clients can expect straightforward, compassionate care focused on problem-solving and noticing progress. Kathleen frames therapy as a partnership where the client’s goals guide the pace and tasks of treatment.
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.
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Intellectual disability
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
Approaches Kathleen lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Kathleen Uses Client-Centered and CBT Online
Kathleen practices client-centered therapy, which means she focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes sessions around their priorities and parenting concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, provides practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping strategies related to parenting.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathleen will work with the client to try methods that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts techniques based on what helps most. The plan is shaped together so goals feel realistic and relevant to everyday life.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video calls allow more face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth, and chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These options let people connect from wherever they are and find a rhythm that fits their routine.
Questions people ask about Kathleen
What concerns does she help with?
Kathleen supports people with addictions, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes. She also works with compassion fatigue and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and practical. She listens closely, follows the client’s lead, and focuses on clear, doable steps between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of professional work experience and uses both client-centered methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when appropriate. Her practice includes work on hoarding, OCD patterns, and personality-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMHC credential and is licensed in New York.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She meets through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 according to therapist availability.
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