Kathleen Woolum

Kathleen Woolum is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. She supports LGBTQ+ clients and those coping with parenting concerns. Kathleen also assists people dealing with communication problems and the emotional effects of divorce and separation.

She brings a warm, person-centered manner to sessions and aims to match therapy to each person’s values. Kathleen focuses on building understanding and practical skills people can use day to day. Sessions are conversational and aimed at helping clients notice patterns and try new ways of relating.

Her work also includes addressing isolation, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, sexuality, and women's issues. Kathleen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build better connections. She emphasizes collaboration and respects each person’s identity and goals.

With three years of clinical experience as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Kathleen draws on practical tools and steady support. She aims to make therapy a place where people feel heard and able to practice change. Many clients come with life transitions or long-standing struggles, and she helps them take manageable steps forward.

Starting therapy is framed as a shared process. Kathleen works to find the pacing and methods that fit each person’s needs, helping them develop clearer communication, stronger self-regard, and more resilience as they move through difficult times.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Evidence-based techniques are used to help people make practical changes in their lives. One common approach focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that increase anxiety and depression, then trying small, doable experiments to shift those patterns and reduce symptoms. This method is helpful for stress, mood concerns, and improving day-to-day coping.

Another useful direction emphasizes improving communication and relationship skills. It teaches concrete ways to say what you need, listen differently, and repair misunderstandings. That approach is often helpful for people dealing with isolation, parenting struggles, and the fallout from separation or divorce.

Finding the right method is part of the work. Kathleen will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, values, and life situation. She adapts pacing and exercises so they align with what the client wants to try.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and provide continuity through life transitions. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed and options for people who prefer not to use video, depending on what the therapist offers.