- Coping with change
- Caregiver stress
- Communication problems
About Kathleen
Kathleen Foss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Maine with 15 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people across a wide age range and with many different needs. Kathleen focuses on helping people cope with life changes and related stresses.
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people build skills. Sessions include talking through current problems, identifying small steps to try, and practicing techniques that reduce distress. Kathleen aims to strengthen emotional coping so people can move toward goals they set for themselves.
Her work commonly addresses aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, and the emotional fallout from divorce and separation. She also helps people dealing with communication problems, family conflict, feelings of emptiness or isolation, and challenges with guilt or shame.
Kathleen supports people coping with eating and food-related issues, fertility concerns, and recovery from domestic violence. She also works with those experiencing impulsivity, jealousy, or traits of avoidant personality that interfere with daily life.
Sessions are practical and focused on what to try between meetings. Kathleen encourages clear, manageable goals and regular check-ins on progress. Her aim is to help people feel more emotionally capable while they work toward what matters next.
People interested in working together are asked to confirm the current session formats and scheduling steps before booking so they know how meetings will be arranged.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Evidence-informed therapeutic techniques focus on what works in real life. One common approach is skill-based work that teaches practical ways to manage strong emotions, cope with change, and handle difficult conversations. This helps people who feel stuck after a life transition or who need tools to reduce daily distress.Another helpful approach is problem-focused work where the therapist and client identify specific goals and break them into manageable steps. This method is useful for adjusting after separation, managing caregiver responsibilities, or addressing persistent loneliness. Kathleen pairs goal setting with regular review so progress is tracked and tactics are adjusted.
Finding the best approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and comfort. That collaborative choice often evolves as sessions continue and priorities become clearer.
Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a weekday break or between appointments. If you are interested, confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how meetings will be run. This helps ensure therapy fits into everyday life without needing to change other obligations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she handle?
She works with people coping with life changes and related issues such as caregiver stress, divorce, isolation, and family problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-informed techniques, focusing on skill building, clear goals, and steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with people across a wide age range and a variety of needs.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Maine and practices with clients in that state.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.