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Kathryn Dunleavy, LPCC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kathryn is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kathryn. View 4 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Minnesota

Recent reviews

Kathryn is a very caring, quite competent therapist and I am extremely happy about her professionalism, communication and tools she has provided me throughout my sessions with her! Highly recommend her to anyone who needs to speak with a counselor!

Reviewed November 2023

Kathryn is an extremely competent therapist! She is an excellent listener and has providing me with a number of effective tools to help me with managing my temper and anger issues. I would highly recommend her without any hesitation!

Reviewed August 2023

More about Kathryn

  • 23 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPCC

My counseling approach is eclectic and leans into: Cognitive Re-framing, Positive Psychology, Trauma Informed Care, Mindfulness, Strengths Based, Solution Focused, and Motivational Interviewing. I have worked in every level of mental health care: inpatient, partial, outpatient, community care, crisis residential and co-occurring mental health and substance use recovery programs. I believe unconditional positive regard builds trust and can help us all live our best life with authenticity.

Personal growth takes courage, the ability to surrender old beliefs that feed your shame and the grace to learn new things imperfectly. My mission is to spark the goldenness in others by fostering trust and connection to help people generate energy to heal and thrive. In my 30 years of working in mental health, I have learned that, at the root of most people’s pain is isolation. The COVID 19 pandemic has increased the intensity of isolation and fear. Online counseling platforms like BetterHelp are making counseling accessible with new and resilient ways to connect to one another and get help when you need it most. I am here because I want to help others.

I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Self esteem Career difficulties ADHD Abandonment Cancer Codependency Control issues Divorce and separation Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Self-love Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Kathryn Dunleavy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356750509.

  • LPCC · Minnesota · 79 · Expires November 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kathryn Dunleavy

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

4 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Caring Excellent

Kathryn is a very caring, quite competent therapist and I am extremely happy about her professionalism, communication and tools she has provided me throughout my sessions with her! Highly recommend her to anyone who needs to speak with a counselor!

Reviewed November 2023

Kathryn is an extremely competent therapist! She is an excellent listener and has providing me with a number of effective tools to help me with managing my temper and anger issues. I would highly recommend her without any hesitation!

Reviewed August 2023

Responds in a timely manner and gives me ideas to wagch

Reviewed November 2022

In therapy, Dunleavy makes you feel respected, understood, and accepted. She works hard to meet your needs and be flexible.

Reviewed May 2022

How was your experience with Kathryn?

Frequently asked questions

Does Kathryn Dunleavy offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kathryn Dunleavy works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kathryn Dunleavy speak?

Kathryn Dunleavy speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kathryn Dunleavy have?

Kathryn Dunleavy has 23 years of experience.

Where is Kathryn Dunleavy licensed to practice?

Kathryn Dunleavy is licensed to practice in Minnesota.

Does Kathryn Dunleavy accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kathryn Dunleavy does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kathryn Dunleavy offer?

Kathryn Dunleavy offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Kathryn Dunleavy?

Kathryn Dunleavy can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kathryn Dunleavy?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.