- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LSCSW
- Licensed in
- Kansas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Kathryn
Kathryn Feightner is a Kansas-licensed social worker with 14 years of experience working in school settings. She focuses on practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and parenting concerns. Kathryn aims to meet people where they are and speak in clear, straightforward terms.
She approaches sessions with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Conversations are shaped to fit each person's situation and goals. She works to make plans that feel realistic and useful rather than abstract or burdensome.
Background and approach
In the room she listens first, then helps identify small steps that can ease daily strain. That might mean trying new routines, changing unhelpful thought patterns, or finding ways to build confidence over time. Kathryn also draws on her experience with relationship and family issues when those topics come up.
People who have autism, intellectual disability, blended family concerns, or codependency questions may find her background relevant. She has also supported people facing trauma, abuse, and self-harm concerns and treats those topics with care and attention. For parents feeling overwhelmed, Kathryn offers practical strategies aimed at reducing stress and strengthening everyday parenting routines.
She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and works to make the first steps easier to take.
What Kathryn works with
Everything Kathryn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kathryn helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Family problems
- Intellectual disability
- Self-harm
Approaches that guide online work and real-life progress
Kathryn draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach involves breaking problems into manageable steps and testing small behavior changes to reduce stress and anxiety. This helps people try new routines and notice what actually makes daily life easier.Another approach centers on improving self-esteem and confidence through structured conversations that challenge negative self-talk and highlight strengths. Sessions focus on realistic goals and skills that can be used between meetings to build momentum over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathryn works with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts plans as progress is made or as challenges shift, so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a work break or require less bandwidth, and chat or messaging works for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit regular visits into a busy parenting schedule or a school-day routine.
Questions people ask about Kathryn
What concerns does Kathryn commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, motivation, relationship and family issues, parenting, and matters related to trauma and abuse.
What is her general therapy style?
She listens first and then tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs, focusing on clear steps and practical routines rather than abstract ideas.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in school settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LSCSW credential and is licensed in Kansas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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