Kathy Kent, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kathy 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 Kathy. View 8 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois

Recent reviews

Kate is amazing, she took the time to understand my thought processes and my issues and we worked together to really improve my quality of life. I'm so glad I could meet her. Her experience and way with words was very useful to me and I appreciate how she challenged me to make change in my life for the better.

I love Kathy! She is amazing, very helpful, so much fun to talk to, I always feel better after each session

More about Kathy

27 years' experience
Female
LCSW

I received my Master’s Degree in Social Work at University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work, am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker and have been a counselor for 27 years. In addition to private practice and counseling at outpatient clinics, I worked at three different Universities as a counselor and taught in the department of social work at Salisbury University. I am a generalist practitioner. I have completed training in Trauma. Also I am certified as a Koru Mindfulness trainer. A focus on client strengths and a nonhierarchical view of the treatment relationship, as well as Buddhist philosophy influence my work. I live with my wife in Springfield, Illinois and spend time at the family farm.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression Addictions Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Coping with natural or human-caused disaster

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Kathy Kent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376526798.

LCSW · Illinois · 149.023504 · 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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Kathy Kent

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

Overall rating:

5.0

8 reviews

Clients mention: Recommend Understanding Amazing Helpful Attentive Comfortable Guidance Helped Incredible Knowledgeable

I love Kathy! She is amazing, very helpful, so much fun to talk to, I always feel better after each session

Kate is an incredible counsellor, professional and kind. She made me feel validated and spent time getting to know me and how best to help me. Im very happy with her counselling style and the way she helped me work through my issues. Kate is amazing at understanding and giving advice about life in the LGBTQ+ community and how to survive it. Her experience makes her very knowledgeable and its hard to imagine a challenge she couldn't coach me through. I would recommend her to everyone.

Kathy is very understanding and offers a kind and gentle approach while still getting to the heart of the matter of issues and offering tips and techniques for self improvement.

Kathy has been an immense help through an incredibly trying time in my life. I have always felt comfortable and at ease in our sessions. I highly recommend Kathy to anyone looking for understanding and kind guidance.

I have been receiving concilling from Kathy for almost 2 months now. Kathy is by far the best councillor/therapist I have had the pleasure of working with. From the outset she remembered small details which she would encourage me to talk about. She has offered me multiple avenues of research which have allowed me to develop a deeper understanding of myself. I have always felt at ease around her as she will happily share anicdotes from her own experience as well. All contributing to me having seen a positive shift in my well-being. I hope to continue to work with her even when I don’t feel the need for therapy as she is a very grounded voice of reason. Couldn’t recommend any more highly

I had 7 sessions with Kathy. She was attentive, resourceful, and helpful. She introduced me to meditation, which has been doing wonders for my overactive mind. I have gotten the answers I needed from her and I strongly recommend her as a therapist.

We've been focusing on dealing with emotions and anger management. Most of her recs is stuff I've been doing on and off, so mostly inconsistently. Good to have someone to remind me of the benefits of mindfulness

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kathy Kent offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kathy Kent 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 Kathy Kent speak?

Kathy Kent speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kathy Kent have?

Kathy Kent has 27 years of experience.

Where is Kathy Kent licensed to practice?

Kathy Kent is licensed to practice in Illinois.

Does Kathy Kent accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Kathy Kent accepts 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 Kathy Kent offer?

Kathy Kent offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kathy Kent?

Kathy Kent 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 Kathy Kent?

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.

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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.