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Kathleen Hartman-McCarthy, LMSW, LCSW
Indiana
LMSW LCSW - Stress and Addiction
See online therapy optionsAbout Kathleen
Kathleen Hartman-McCarthy is an LMSW and LCSW licensed in Michigan and Indiana with 25 years of counseling experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and related issues. Kathleen also lists focus areas such as postpartum depression, women’s issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, and drug and alcohol addiction.
Kathleen keeps sessions practical and focused on steps people can try between meetings. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance and commitment techniques and client-centered conversations. That means she helps identify unhelpful thoughts and tests different behaviors to see what changes first.
Her style is straightforward and action-oriented. Clients learn coping skills, ways to manage strong emotions like anger, and strategies for handling life transitions. Work on relationship or infidelity stress centers on communication and concrete problem solving rather than labels or long theory sessions.
She also addresses co-morbidity and mood disorder patterns by linking daily routines, substance use, and mood. Sessions include setting small goals, trying brief experiments, and reviewing what worked. Kathleen encourages practical adjustments to improve day-to-day functioning.
People who prefer clear steps and measurable progress may find this approach fits their needs. She offers therapy in English and practices in Indiana under her listed credentials. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site’s steps to view online therapy options and schedule an initial meeting.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kathleen commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in practical ways. CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce distress. It is useful for anxiety, mood issues, and coping with change. ACT emphasizes values and committed action by helping people accept difficult feelings while making choices that match what matters to them.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Kathleen will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust based on what the client prefers and what helps. She treats therapy as a collaborative process that tests ideas and measures progress with simple steps and homework tasks.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins that focus on specific skills practice. They also let people use strategies in real-world settings between meetings, then review what helped at the next appointment.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues like postpartum depression and compassion fatigue.
How does she typically work with clients?
Her approach is practical and structured, using CBT, acceptance and commitment ideas, and client-centered conversation to try small changes and new coping skills.
How much experience does she have in counseling?
She has 25 years of counseling experience working with people who face mental health and addiction challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Michigan and Indiana. Her practice location is listed as Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; work is offered within the scope of her listed licensure.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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