Kathleen McCarthy , LCSW

Kathleen McCarthy is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin who brings a holistic, person-centered approach to psychotherapy. With a long career working with adults, couples, teenagers, children, and families, she focuses on helping people navigate complex life challenges and build practical skills to meet their goals. Her practice places particular emphasis on trauma treatment, and she frequently uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process distressing experiences.

In addition to EMDR, Kathleen has advanced training and certification in hypnotherapy and blends techniques that attend to mind, body, and spirit. She helps clients examine thoughts and behaviors that may be blocking progress toward their life ambitions and supports them in identifying concrete steps for change. Her interest in health and wellness informs a balanced approach to recovery and growth.

Kathleen favors a collaborative, goal-oriented style that adapts methods to each person or family's needs. She combines targeted therapeutic tools with an understanding of individual strengths to promote coping, resilience, and clearer direction for the future.

EMDR, Hypnotherapy, and CBT for Online Support

EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that guides clients in processing distressing memories while paired with gentle bilateral stimulation; it is often used for those recovering from abuse, accidents, or other traumatic events. Hypnotherapy uses focused relaxation and suggestion to explore subconscious patterns and can support changes in habits, sleep, stress management, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and everyday stress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Kathleen will collaborate with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process mirrors how licensed professionals and therapists commonly tailor care over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let people fit care around work, family, and travel. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and to access support when in-person visits are not convenient, which can be especially helpful for international clients or those with busy schedules.