Kathleen Schober, LCSW - Therapist in Connecticut

About Kathleen

Kathleen Schober is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of post-master clinical experience based in Connecticut. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addictions, trauma, grief, ADHD, and life transitions. Kathleen aims to create a warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental space with gentle encouragement and a bit of humor.

She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that can change daily life. Her training includes work in substance abuse outpatient rehab, elder psychiatric support, emergency room psychiatric crisis intervention, and independent practice.

Background and approach

Those experiences shaped a flexible style that adapts to different needs and situations. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the person’s perspective and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thought and behavior patterns. Kathleen also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete goals and track small changes over time.

Sessions tend to be collaborative and straightforward, with an emphasis on identifying what’s working and expanding it. She pays attention to life stage issues such as aging, midlife shifts, and career changes when relevant. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth.

Kathleen helps clients build skills for coping with anger, addiction, hoarding, codependency, and family of origin issues. She also supports those navigating infidelity, post-traumatic stress, and women’s issues. People who choose her often want clear steps and encouragement rather than lengthy theory.

Kathleen aims to support each person’s next move and to help them find workable changes that fit their life.

Approaches and online care that focus on practical change

Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps the client shape goals that feel meaningful. This approach is useful when someone needs acceptance and clarity about what matters to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tests small changes to improve mood and behavior. It is often chosen for anxiety, depression, and stress because it targets day-to-day patterns and teaches concrete skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen will talk with each person about goals, problems, and preferences and then recommend a mix of methods. The process is collaborative and adjusts as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility across several formats: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. That range allows people to choose what fits their routine and comfort level, whether they need a scheduled conversation or more frequent check-ins by text. For many, the ability to meet without travel and to use different communication styles makes it easier to keep therapy consistent and useful.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship problems, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

The style is warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental with a bit of humor. Sessions focus on collaboration and practical steps rather than long lectures.

How much experience does she have?

She has 14 years of post-master clinical experience working in settings such as outpatient substance abuse, elder psychiatric support, emergency psychiatric crisis intervention, and independent practice.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, CT LCSW 7667, and practices from Connecticut.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Licensed: Connecticut
Languages: English

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