Kathleen Phalen, LCSW

Kathleen is the best! She listened to what I had to say, identified my areas of concern, and created an action plan tailored to me and my needs. After just a few sessions, I am amazed by just how much we have already accomplished. Her insights, suggested activities, and relevant worksheets have helped me immensely. She is definitely one of the best therapists I have ever encountered. Thank you Kathleen and Better Help.

Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She listens super well and always finds a way to lighten the mood.

Written on Sep 27, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management

She’s great

Written on Aug 31, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem

Kathleen has helped me with many struggles I’ve dealt with. She listens to the many struggles I face, and helps guide me to better my self confidence. I get multiple worksheets that help me understand things I need to improve so that I can move forward with better mental health. I don’t know how I would be able to get through trying times without her.

Written on Jul 03, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

She is great! My life has completely changed because of her.

Written on Apr 16, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

She is really thoughtful and real

Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd

Kate is great and truly hears my concerns and offer sound advice and direction.

Written on Feb 22, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem

Kate is fantastic, she's always able to evaluate my problems and situations in a more neutral way and give me insight as to how to resolve them. She also helps me with introspection and looking at how I can achieve better balance in my life

Written on Feb 15, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd

She focus’ on current and past problems to help you heal. I’m glad to have matched with her as my therapist.

Written on Feb 09, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

I had been pushing off therapy for years due to my negative preconceived ideas of the whole process but Kathleen made the experience very pleasant. I felt very comfortable with her and I no longer have a “fear” of therapy.

Written on Jan 24, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and anger management

Thorough and thoughtful

Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety

I have been attending therapy since I was 4 years old off and on. Kathleen has been the first therapist I've had that I really feel understands me and listens to me. She's hard on me when I need her to be and she has already made so much progress with me.

Written on Nov 28, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I appreciate that Kathleen will address any subjects or issues that I bring up in our sessions or in my messages to her. I'm not organized with my thoughts but thank God she is organized in her style of giving her feedback. I'm glad to have found her on BetterHelp.

Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

So far Kathleen has been a big help in getting myself together after going through a rough time in my life. She’s a great listener and she understands the issues I have, I feel completely heard by her

Written on Oct 02, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd

She's already been helpful in 2 sessions :)

Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

She is great! Caring and very knowledgeable on how to help.

Written on Aug 22, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and coaching

Kathleen is wonderful to work with! She takes the time to listen and understand. She provides really good resources and exercises that helps with anxiety which helped me tremendously. Plus she has a great sense of humor! 10/10!!

Written on Jun 24, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Kate is professional, relatable, and understanding. She is non-judgmental and I find her knowledge and advice to be extremely helpful. I feel comfortable telling her anything, which is vital to the therapy process. Thank you so much for your guidance and support!

Written on Jun 21, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Amazing, knowledgeable, friendly, AMAZING!

Written on May 24, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

So kind and helpful! Such a great and understanding therapist that was always patient and supportive no matter what. Thank you so much! I would recommend Kathleen to anyone.

Written on Apr 26, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Kathleen goes above and beyond to deliver great care and make clients feel valued and cared for. She sends helpful worksheets between sessions and I was also really impressed at how she invested time to get to know me a little even before our first official therapy session. Highly recommend her!

Written on Apr 20, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Kathleen Phalen is a perfect fit for me! She is very understanding, an amazing listener, she’s very experienced and well-rounded, she’s personable and professional, and my favorite thing about Kathleen is how she picks up on what I say, she’ll keep note of it, and then get down to the root of things. She has a process and it has been effective so far! I love her and am so glad I was matched with her.

Written on Sep 28, 2022 after therapy with Kathleen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Very good therapist.

Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Thank you

Written on Sep 04, 2022 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

I am so comforted by her concern for my well-being, and her willingness to give me bits of praise to allow me to heal.

Written on Aug 13, 2022 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem