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Entry 354783Kentucky / United States

Kathleen Woolum

Kathleen Woolum, LCSW

Kentucky 3 years in practice

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LCSW helping with stress and relationship issues

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • LGBT support
  • Parenting concerns

About Kathleen

Kathleen Woolum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with three years of clinical experience. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, parenting concerns, and LGBT-related issues. Kathleen focuses on practical help and clear communication in sessions.

She helps people untangle fights and communication problems, cope with isolation and loneliness, and manage the effects of separation or divorce. She also supports those dealing with pregnancy and childbirth challenges, post-traumatic stress, sexuality questions, and a range of women’s issues. Sessions are aimed at real-life problems that interfere with daily functioning.

Her approach is person-centered and straightforward. Kathleen pays attention to each person’s values and identity and uses that as a starting point for planning work together. She emphasizes concrete skills and insights so people can make immediate changes in relationships and routines.

In session she balances listening with practical tasks. That might include learning new ways to talk with others, building coping strategies for anxiety, or mapping out steps after a major life change. She frames work as a collaborative process rather than giving directives.

People seeking help can expect direct, respectful conversations focused on problems that matter now. Kathleen aims to help clients build stronger connection to themselves and to others while developing tools to manage stress and difficult transitions.

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Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques can mean several practical methods. One common approach focuses on teaching coping skills for anxiety and depression, such as breathing, grounding, and behavioral experiments to test unhelpful thoughts. These techniques help reduce immediate symptoms and provide tools for daily life. Another approach emphasizes improving communication and relationship patterns by practicing new ways to talk and set boundaries. This work helps people manage conflict, negotiate parenting roles, or navigate separation more clearly. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, values, and circumstances. She adapts plans based on what is helpful in early sessions rather than prescribing a fixed program up front. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. They can also support shorter check-ins when needed or allow people to join from different locations within the therapist's service area. The specific session formats available are not listed here, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that virtual appointments help them keep continuity of care while balancing family, work, and other responsibilities.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Kentucky

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, parenting challenges, and LGBT-related issues. Additional focus areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, isolation and loneliness, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth, sexuality, and women’s issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes practical skills and direct communication. Sessions balance listening with concrete steps clients can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of experience working as a clinician. That experience is focused on the concerns listed above.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky. Her practice is based in Kentucky.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with people outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is tied to the subscriber plan and region.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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

Kathleen Woolum

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