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Entry 072107Minnesota / United States

Katherine Flynn

Katherine Flynn, LPC

Minnesota 25 years in practice

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Licensed Professional Counselor - addictions and coping concerns

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  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness techniques

About Katherine

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Minnesota with 25 years of experience, Katherine Flynn works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating problems, parenting burdens, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, and dependent personality patterns. Katherine practices in English and does not accept international clients.

Katherine draws on a client-centered framework that pays attention to how thoughts and social experiences shape feelings and behavior. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and coping patterns. Mindfulness techniques are offered to manage strong emotions and ground attention. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set clear, practical goals and notice small changes that matter.

Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. Katherine listens for patterns that keep problems going and helps clients test new ways of thinking and acting. Work on addictions often includes attention to co-occurring depression, anxiety, and codependent dynamics. For grief, aging, and caregiver stress, she breaks issues into manageable steps and practical coping strategies.

Her background includes many years in substance-abuse programs followed by a long period in private practice, giving experience with both clinical systems and individual therapy work. Katherine emphasizes building on existing strengths and increasing confidence through steady practice and problem-solving.

People who choose her can expect direct, pragmatic sessions that mix talking, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness practice. Before booking, confirm current session formats and logistics to match needs and schedules.

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How Katherine uses therapeutic approaches in remote sessions

Client-Centered Therapy is about listening to the client's experience and helping them make sense of their feelings. It focuses on personal values, relationships, and a person's sense of belonging, which can help with low self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and experiments to change unhelpful thinking and reduce anxiety, depression, and behaviors tied to addiction.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to manage strong emotions and stay present during stressful moments. This can be useful for anger, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Katherine will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may shift over time as priorities change or new issues appear.

Session logistics and formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with her about how to structure sessions so they match scheduling constraints and day-to-day responsibilities.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

Minnesota

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What common concerns does she work with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating problems, parenting stress, depression, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style?

Katherine uses a client-centered approach paired with cognitive and practical methods. Sessions focus on identifying thinking patterns, practicing new behaviors, and setting small, achievable goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of experience in the mental health field, including time working in substance-abuse programs and long-term private practice.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Minnesota and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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