- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem support
- Life purpose focus
About Kathryn
Kathryn Lockie is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Kathryn also focuses on compassion fatigue and related workplace concerns, and she supports people thinking about life purpose.
She begins by listening to what a person already knows about themselves. Kathryn checks what resources are already working and what gaps feel most pressing. Sessions are practical and conversational. She helps people name what matters and consider small, realistic steps forward.
Her work often centers on patterns in relationships, such as attachment issues, communication problems, control struggles, and feelings of guilt or shame. Kathryn talks through how those patterns affect day-to-day behavior and mood. She also addresses isolation, narcissism-related dynamics, and mood disorders when they come up.
Clients can expect clear, down-to-earth conversation about choices, boundaries, and coping. Kathryn pays attention to what people want from therapy and adjusts the focus as needs change. She describes therapy as a place to notice strengths, try different responses, and practice new ways of managing stress.
She speaks English and practices in Minnesota as an LPCC. Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The cost structure varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Many therapists use evidence-based techniques that focus on changing thought patterns and behavior to reduce stress and improve mood. Cognitive approaches look at how thoughts influence feelings and choices, helping people test and shift unhelpful beliefs. These methods can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression.Other practical techniques focus on coping skills and behavioral experiments. These approaches encourage trying small, concrete changes in daily life to see what helps. They are often used for managing stress, addressing workplace strain, and navigating life transitions or compassion fatigue.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will help clients decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress and needs change. This is a collaborative process that centers on what a person wants to get from therapy.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. If a quieter setting, less screen time, or a quicker appointment would help, ask about format options when scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as compassion fatigue and workplace issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She listens first to what a person already knows about themselves, then identifies existing resources and small steps to try. The focus is practical and conversational.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience as a mental health therapist working with adults on stress, mood, and life transition issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - practicing in Minnesota.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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 your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.