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Kathryn Feightner, LSCSW

Practical support for stress and self-esteem

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About Kathryn

Kathryn Feightner is a licensed social worker in Kansas with 14 years of experience working in schools. She focuses on clear, practical support for people dealing with everyday stresses. Kathryn aims to make the first step feel doable and affirms the courage it can take to begin therapy.

She helps with stress, anxiety, motivation, and building self-esteem and confidence. She also addresses relationship concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT identity.

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How Kathryn works

Additional areas of focus include autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, codependency, intellectual disability, family problems, and self-harm. Kathryn adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's needs. She approaches people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Sessions focus on what is most useful in daily life, with clear goals and practical steps. Her background in school settings brings experience with problem solving and supporting people through transitions. Kathryn uses plain language and straightforward strategies so clients can try things between sessions.

She also values listening first and shaping the work around each person's priorities. For people who prefer remote care, Kathryn offers multiple ways to connect. She works with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

She guides each person toward choices that fit their schedule and comfort.

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What Kathryn works with

The areas below are the ones Kathryn selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Register LSCSW
Years in practice 14
Languages English
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country Kansas

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Online support options

Practical approaches and flexible online care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on skills people can use day to day. One approach emphasizes developing coping skills for stress and anxiety, helping people manage difficult thoughts and practice calming strategies that fit their routine. Another approach centers on building self-esteem and motivation through small, achievable steps and feedback that reinforces progress. These methods are aimed at improving how a person handles stress, relationships, and challenging emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that match those priorities. That process is collaborative - plans are adjusted based on what helps most for the client's situation.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when visual cues help the work. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people get support between sessions or communicate in short bursts when schedules are tight. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while staying focused on clear, usable strategies.

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Common questions

What concerns does Kathryn address?
She works with stress, anxiety, motivation, and low self-esteem. She also supports people facing relationship stress, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and practical. Kathryn listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to meet specific needs.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in school settings. That background informs her focus on problem solving and transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for Kathryn?
She holds the credential KS LSCSW and practices in Kansas.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

A practical next step

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