- Family of origin issues
- Anxiety and depression
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Kathryn
Kathryn (Kathy) McCabe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with nine years of practice experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction, and related challenges. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem, intimacy, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
Kathy uses practical, talk-based work to help people untangle patterns that trace back to their family of origin and earlier life experiences. She combines psychodynamic ideas about underlying patterns with cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. That means sessions can include talking about how early relationships shaped current habits, then trying different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress.
She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people notice difficult feelings without being driven by them. For relationship concerns she may integrate principles from the Gottman Method to focus on communication and connection. These methods are described and used in ordinary language during sessions rather than as abstract theory.
Kathy trained at Columbia University School of Social Work and holds the LCSW credential in Florida. Her approach blends exploring roots of problems with hands-on coping skills. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with time set aside for practical steps between meetings.
People who want to address recurring relationship patterns, stress from caregiving, or struggles tied to early family roles often find this mix useful. She works in English and does not accept international clients. If someone wants to begin, they follow the site's process to match and schedule an initial session.
How Kathryn uses her approaches in online sessions
Kathryn commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in clear, practical ways. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings and committing to actions that reflect personal values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and relationship hesitations. CBT looks at patterns of thinking that keep problems going and introduces specific strategies to change those thoughts and related behaviors, often useful for stress, mood, and coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean starting with conversation to identify patterns from family of origin, then adding CBT exercises or ACT and mindfulness practices to try between sessions.
The practical benefits of working online include easier fit into a busy week and not needing extra travel time, which can make it simpler to keep regular appointments. The site’s booking process explains how to select and schedule sessions; confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available. Sessions are aimed at helping people balance therapy with everyday life and responsibilities.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction, self-esteem, intimacy, parenting, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends psychodynamic exploration with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to look at patterns and teach coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience as a clinician.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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