Kathleen Neiswonger , LCMHC

Kathleen Neiswonger, LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor), supports people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life they hoped to lead. She helps individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, and struggles with self-esteem or identity. Her approach centers on restoring a sense of purpose and reawakening the inner motivation that can dim after painful experiences or prolonged emotional strain.

With 4 years of clinical experience, Kathleen brings a background that includes teaching middle and high school English, practicing in community mental health and private settings, and serving as a school counselor. Those roles inform her practical, strengths-based style and her ability to work with families, blended households, parents, and people navigating major life changes. She also addresses concerns such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, anger, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues.

Kathleen identifies as a Christian counselor and is open to exploring spiritual themes when clients want to include that dimension in treatment. She emphasizes collaboration, helping each person find strategies that align with their values and goals so they can move forward with greater clarity and engagement in life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Kathleen

Kathleen uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where people lead the pace and focus of sessions; this approach helps when clients need space to explore values, identity, and emotional barriers. She also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy is offered as a practical tool for increasing present-moment awareness and reducing reactivity, which can be useful for trauma recovery, emotion regulation, and everyday coping.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Kathleen collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps tailor strategies to what actually fits the individual.

Online therapy with Kathleen is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access consistent support from licensed professionals while balancing work, family, or other commitments.