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Kathryn Opfer, LCSW
Wisconsin
LCSW - Mood and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Kathryn
Kathryn Opfer is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin with five years of experience providing direct therapy. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and life changes. Kathryn focuses on practical skills and clear steps people can use between sessions.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and change habits that keep problems going. She also draws on client-centered ideas to keep sessions focused on each person's concerns and values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness tools are available for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping.
Sessions tend to focus on specific, achievable goals. Kathryn works with straightforward exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments people can try in their daily lives. She also uses motivational interviewing when someone is unsure about change and wants to build readiness.
Her background includes broad social work experience alongside direct clinical practice. Kathryn aims to make therapy practical - identifying patterns, practicing different responses, and checking what works. She asks questions, offers exercises, and reviews progress together.
People often seek her help for mood swings, seasonal shifts in mood, caregiver stress, feelings of isolation, relationship communication issues, and questions about life purpose. Kathryn supports young adults and women facing these kinds of concerns, using clear techniques to improve day-to-day functioning.
How Kathryn Uses Structured Approaches Online
Many online sessions focus on practical, skill-based work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people track thoughts, test beliefs, and try small behavior experiments to change patterns that worsen mood or anxiety. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting so goals come from the person's own values and priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance.Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Kathryn talks with each person about goals and daily challenges, then suggests techniques to try. She checks progress together and shifts approaches if something is not helpful, so the plan evolves from session to session.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday settings and bring real situations into conversation during sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of behavior. Sessions include exercises people can practice between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She holds an LCSW and has five years of direct therapy experience plus additional years in social work roles.
Where does she practice and what is her license?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Wisconsin and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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