Kathleen Hartman-McCarthy , LMSW, LCSW

Kathleen Hartman-McCarthy holds a master’s degree in social work and is licensed to practice as a clinical social worker in both Indiana and Michigan. She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW - LMSW denotes a Licensed Master Social Worker who has completed graduate training, and LCSW denotes a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced clinical licensure.

With 25 years of counseling experience, she has supported a wide range of people facing mental health and addiction challenges. Her clinical approach blends motivational enhancement therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and strengths-based person-centered therapy to address the whole person - mental, physical, spiritual, and interpersonal health. She focuses on practical strategies as well as individual strengths to help clients manage stress, cope with life changes, and work toward recovery.

Kathleen provides a caring and compassionate space where individuals can talk through difficulties, learn new coping skills, and improve their overall quality of life. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s unique needs and goals.

Approaches in online therapy and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values. It is often useful for managing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with life changes by teaching acceptance of difficult thoughts and practical steps forward.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and building a strong therapeutic relationship. This approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and emotional healing, and can be helpful for relationship issues, grief, and personal growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies and changes unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and skills for coping with daily challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kathleen will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate schedules and locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support when it is needed, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor treatment to each individual.