Kathleen Hartman-McCarthy
Compassionate clinical social worker with practical tools
LMSW, LCSW Indiana
- Experience
- 25 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Kathleen
Kathleen Hartman-McCarthy is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of counseling experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and related concerns.
Background and approach
She brings a holistic perspective to care, addressing mental, physical, spiritual, and interpersonal dimensions while also attending to co-morbidity, mood disorders, postpartum issues, women’s concerns, infidelity, and substance use problems. Her practice blends evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), client-centered approaches, and solution-focused techniques.
Kathleen emphasizes practical coping skills, motivation for change, and clients’ inherent strengths to help them navigate life transitions and improve daily functioning. She aims to create a compassionate space where people can explore difficulties, learn new strategies, and work toward measurable goals.
Licensed in both Indiana and Michigan, Kathleen’s background in social work informs a collaborative, person-focused style that balances problem-solving with validation and support. Sessions are offered through multiple online formats to accommodate different needs and schedules, and services are delivered in English in the state of Indiana.
How Kathleen’s Approaches Translate to Online Care
CBT is a structured, skills-focused approach that helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more effective strategies; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-guided action and developing psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful behavior changes.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathleen works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may integrate elements from different approaches to tailor sessions. The aim is to find practical tools and a therapeutic rhythm that feel useful and sustainable for each individual.
Online therapy with Kathleen is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it easier to access consistent care, practice new skills between sessions, and maintain momentum in therapy while accommodating work, family, or geographic constraints.
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Experience
25+ years
Licensed
Indiana, Michigan
Languages
English