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Kathleen Carter

LCSW

Kathleen Carter , LCSW

Therapist in Illinois

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About Kathleen

Kathleen Carter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with 20 years of professional experience supporting people through life’s challenges. She has worked extensively with stress and anxiety, grief and loss, motivation and self-esteem concerns, relationship difficulties, addiction, and depression. Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.

Kathleen approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring care to the needs and goals of the individual. She combines evidence-based techniques with a collaborative, client-centered stance, helping clients build practical skills while exploring the values and choices that guide their lives. Kathleen recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and seeks to honor that step by offering steady, nonjudgmental support.

Her aim is to help clients identify what is holding them back and to work together toward meaningful, manageable change. With two decades of experience, Kathleen brings both clinical skill and a calm, empathic presence to her work with adults facing a wide range of emotional and life-adjustment concerns.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Kathleen uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be helpful for anxiety, low motivation, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical strategies to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress.

Kathleen emphasizes a collaborative process in which the therapist and client explore which approaches fit best for the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and pacing to each client, adjusting the plan over time to find the most useful combination of strategies.

Online therapy offers flexibility by making sessions available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow ongoing support between appointments. Kathleen and other licensed professionals can use these modalities to provide consistent, practical help across a range of concerns while working with clients to shape an approach that meets their life circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kathleen Carter have?

Kathleen Carter has 20 years of experience.

Is Kathleen Carter a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are IL LCSW 149006508.

In which languages does Kathleen Carter provide therapy?

Kathleen provides therapy in English.

Where is Kathleen Carter located?

She is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Kathleen Carter as my therapist?

You can work with Kathleen Carter through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kathleen Carter work with international clients?

Kathleen Carter does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kathleen Carter cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

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