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Kathryn (Kathy) McCabe

Kathryn (Kathy) McCabe

LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 9+ years of experience

Compassionate therapist focused on real-life change

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative goal setting
  • Trauma informed listening

About Kathryn

Kathryn (Kathy) McCabe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers supportive, practical therapy for people feeling overwhelmed by life stressors. She frames sessions around what’s happening now and what matters to the client. Conversations aim to ease worry, address anger, and find small steps forward.

Kathy draws on several approaches to match what each person needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral ideas to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Client-Centered and Mindfulness techniques shape a calm, respectful space for talking about hurt, loss, or addictive patterns.

Her background includes nine years of clinical work and a Master of Social Work from Columbia University School of Social Work, which she completed in 1996. That training and subsequent clinical experience inform how she listens for recurring patterns behind anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles.

In sessions she helps people unpack grief, work through trauma and abuse concerns, and address parenting stress or caregiver strain. She also supports those facing career pressures, body image worries, and struggles with substance use or mood instability.

Kathy encourages clear, doable goals rather than long lists of tasks. She talks through practical coping strategies for sleep, eating, and daily routine. For someone coping with anger, the work focuses on understanding triggers and practicing different responses.

People who choose her can expect a steady, collaborative approach that balances immediate problem-solving with attention to deeper patterns. To begin, readers should use the site tools to match and schedule according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Kathryn uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in avoidance. That approach can help with anxiety, depression, and chronic stress.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening without judgment and helping the person find their own solutions. This method is useful for people coping with grief, relationship conflict, or low self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another tool she draws on to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new behaviors for problems like sleep issues, anger, and mood swings.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to clarify goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone join from a quieter place or use audio-only if that feels better. Licensed professionals, including therapists with her background, often adapt tools like ACT, mindfulness exercises, and CBT worksheets effectively in a remote setting.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW10574
NPI
1285907808

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship problems, addictions, and related concerns listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, and mindfulness to create practical, down-to-earth sessions.

What experience does she bring?

She has nine years of clinical experience and completed a Master of Social Work at Columbia University School of Social Work in 1996.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a session with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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