About Kathleen
Kathleen Phalen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with individuals who are struggling with relationship and family concerns, anger, trauma, and major life changes. Kathleen keeps things simple and direct so parents can quickly decide if she might be a good fit.
Kathleen earned a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University and holds an Arizona LCSW.
How Kathleen works
She has 24 years of professional experience supporting people through hard moments and transitions. Her background includes helping clients with drug and alcohol addiction, motivation and confidence, and workplace or social anxiety struggles. In sessions she emphasizes listening first.
Clients have room to talk about what matters without pressure or judgment. Kathleen uses practical tools to address day-to-day problems and to build coping skills that fit real life. Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and client-centered work that keeps the person’s goals central.
She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and mindfulness to develop calmer responses to stress. Kathleen aims to support people who want clearer communication, better self-direction, and relief from persistent worry or shame. She guides each person toward small, manageable steps that lead to lasting change.
If a straightforward, experience-based therapist feels right, she offers that steady, supportive presence.
Kathleen lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Kathleen works with
The areas below are the ones Kathleen selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 24 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Arizona |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns affect current connections. It helps people understand repeating dynamics and learn new ways to relate that feel safer and more satisfying. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's goals and pace, giving space to be heard and to set the direction for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete ways to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kathleen will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and adapt methods based on your goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize attachment themes, client-centered listening, CBT skills, or a mix of methods.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different lifestyles. Video lets you use visual cues during deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you need a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, quick coaching, or when typing feels more comfortable. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy schedule while keeping the focus on practical progress.
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Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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