Kathryn Dunleavy , LPCC

Kathryn Dunleavy is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) practicing in Minnesota with 23 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, depression and a wide range of life transitions. She integrates cognitive re-framing, positive psychology, trauma-informed care, mindfulness practices, strengths-based work, solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person's needs. Her background includes work across inpatient, partial, outpatient, community care, crisis residential and co-occurring mental health and substance use recovery settings, which informs a practical, experienced approach to treatment.

She emphasizes unconditional positive regard as a foundation for building trust and creating the space needed for honest self-exploration. Kathryn views personal growth as a process that requires courage, the willingness to let go of shame-based beliefs and the patience to learn new ways of being imperfectly. Her aim is to foster connection and resilience so people can access the motivation and resources they need to heal and move forward.

Rather than promising quick fixes, she focuses on cultivating self-compassion, strengthening coping skills and supporting clients as they rebuild a more authentic life. Her work attends to both immediate concerns and underlying patterns related to attachment, family dynamics, trauma and identity, with an emphasis on practical strategies that fit each individual's goals.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and connection

Kathryn draws from client-centered work and emotionally-focused approaches alongside mindfulness practices to guide online therapy in a practical, relational way. Client-centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, non-directive stance where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed growth - it is helpful for building self-esteem, navigating life changes and improving decision-making. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, making it a strong fit for couples work, attachment issues and intimacy-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and support regulation for anxiety, stress and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kathryn works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences and current needs. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and practical.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, access support from different locations and stay connected through transitions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to maintain consistent momentum between sessions, reinforce new skills and provide flexible options that match how a person prefers to engage in therapy.