Linda "Kathleen" Brown , LCSW

Linda "Kathleen" Brown recognizes that taking an initial step toward emotional well-being often requires courage and commitment, and she honors that decision. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - a professional credential that indicates advanced clinical training in social work - and brings 26 years of experience to her practice. She earned her degree from the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University and has worked across a range of settings including private practice, inpatient hospitalization, residential treatment, and telephone crisis care.

Across these environments she has provided individual, group, and family therapy and has focused on areas such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and grief. She has also supervised emerging mental health professionals pursuing undergraduate and graduate completion and those working toward state licensure. An advocate of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she often integrates strengths-based and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. Treatment is individualized to help clients set realistic, attainable goals and build the skills needed for healthier functioning and greater resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Linda "Kathleen" Brown integrates evidence-informed methods that translate well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a collaborative relationship so clients feel understood; it helps with self-esteem, adjustment to life changes, and navigating difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and related concerns; it offers practical tools and homework to support change. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clients’ strengths and on setting achievable goals, making it useful for problem-solving, coping with transitions, and addressing specific challenges in a time-limited way.

Choosing an approach is part of the therapeutic process and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and adjusts the plan as progress is made so the work remains aligned with what the client values.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured interventions, teach coping skills, and support ongoing problem-solving in ways that fit into everyday life.