Kathleen Schober , LCSW

Kathleen Schober is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of post-master clinical experience practicing in Connecticut. After earning a master’s degree from Fordham University, she developed a broad clinical background working in substance abuse outpatient rehabilitation, elderly psychiatric support services, emergency room psychiatric crisis intervention, and private practice. She combines that practical experience with a warm, respectful, and non-judgmental style that often includes a touch of humor to put people at ease.

Her approach is flexible and individualized, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and Solution-Focused methods to match each person’s needs and goals. She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, adjustment challenges, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and the effects of emotional abuse, among other concerns. Kathleen aims to blend practical strategies with compassionate encouragement so clients can build coping skills and make meaningful changes.

She recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and strives to empower individuals as they explore priorities and possibilities for their future. Kathleen focuses on listening carefully and tailoring interventions to the specific circumstances and strengths each person brings to the work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kathleen works from a blend of approaches that translate well to online formats. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration - the therapist follows the client’s lead, offers empathy, and helps people clarify their values and goals, which is useful for relationship, grief, and self-esteem work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then practicing concrete skills to change them; this approach helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and small, achievable steps toward a preferred future, making it a practical option for people who want targeted, goal-oriented progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kathleen collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to connect from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions and integrate therapeutic work into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can guide skill-building and support.