Kathleen Cooley

Kathleen Cooley, LMSW, brings 40 years of social work experience to her counseling practice in Michigan. She aims to make first contact easy for people who feel nervous about reaching out. Kathleen listens closely and creates space for clients to tell their stories without judgment. She focuses on helping with grief, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. Kathleen’s approach is practical and person-centered. She mainly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and reality therapy ideas, and adapts other methods as needed. Her work has included children in schools, college students, and adults with a wide range of concerns from severe mental illness to adjustment difficulties. She has direct experience supporting people who have faced trauma, sexual abuse, suicidality, selective mutism, and complicated grief. Hospice and end-of-life counseling is listed among her focus areas, and she is comfortable addressing caregiver stress and aging-related concerns. Kathleen prefers video sessions so she and the client can see one another, though she can also use phone or text when appropriate. She emphasizes that people’s worries are valid and worth attention. Her style is warm, straightforward, and adaptable to what each person needs. To begin, she encourages people to reach out even when they feel uncertain. Kathleen aims to work part time and create a supportive space where practical steps and compassionate listening come together.

How Kathleen’s Approaches Work Online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they connect or pull away and supports new ways of relating in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s own goals and pace. The therapist listens, reflects, and follows the client’s lead to help them make meaning of their experiences and decide on next steps. Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Kathleen will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort. That choice is collaborative and can change as the work progresses. For practical matters, Kathleen prefers video sessions so she and clients can see each other, and she can also use phone or text when needed. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a busy week. They can also let someone keep momentum between in-person visits and fit therapy into everyday life without requiring extra travel.