- guilt and shame
- body image
- communication skills
About Kathleen
Kathleen Schofield is an Arizona licensed professional counselor (LPC) with five years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem, and ADHD. Kathleen also addresses guilt and shame alongside related concerns like body image and isolation.
Her practice focuses on clear, practical conversations. She helps people name what feels heavy and notices patterns that keep those feelings active. Sessions include developing communication skills and small, doable steps to test new ways of relating to oneself and others.
Kathleen often works with young adults and women who are sorting through identity, life purpose, and seasonal mood shifts. She talks through how old messages from family or faith can affect present choices, and supports people who want to work toward more self-acceptance.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and takes a collaborative approach. That means she and the client pick methods together and try things that match the client’s goals. Progress is measured in concrete changes like better sleep, clearer boundaries, or fewer panic moments.
Practical matters are part of the work. Kathleen helps clients plan follow-through between sessions and builds simple routines for emotional regulation. She encourages realistic, step-by-step adjustments rather than big overnight changes.
Evidence-based approaches and online delivery
Many of Kathleen's methods come from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and practical skills. One common approach addresses unhelpful thinking patterns by teaching people to notice and test thoughts, which can reduce anxiety and shame over time. Another approach emphasizes behavioral change with small experiments and routines to shift mood, manage panic, and improve sleep.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match goals and everyday life. Together they try techniques, review what helps, and adjust the plan so it feels doable rather than overwhelming.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make therapy fit into a busy week by cutting travel and easing scheduling. It also allows for shorter check-ins when days are hectic, or camera-off conversations for those who prefer less screen time. These practical benefits can make it easier to practice the skills discussed in sessions and fold them into day-to-day routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include body image, loneliness, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses clear, evidence-based techniques and practical conversation to name and reduce the power of guilt and shame. Work often includes learning new self-talk and small behavioral experiments.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of clinical experience as a counselor working with adults on mood and relational concerns. She has focused practice supporting young adults and women.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Arizona.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for or billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.