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Kathleen Hove, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kathleen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kathleen. View 16 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Minnesota, Colorado, and 1 more

Recent reviews

Kathleen is incredible. She is so knowledgeable, understanding, kind, flexible, comfortable, and everything else you would want in a therapist. She has helped me so much she has truly changed my life

Reviewed August 2024

Kathleen is terrific! If you are looking for someone who will listen, she’s the therapist for you. And when you need advice, she is there as well. I don’t know what I would do without our weekly sessions!

Reviewed July 2023

More about Kathleen

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW, LCSW

Therapy provides the powerful opportunity to connect with another person who knows what it's like to experience suffering but who also knows the way through it. It’s easy to feel alone during the painful parts of life such as when others hurt us, we let ourselves down, or plans don’t play out the way we hoped, but the reality is that all of us can relate to these moments because they are part of the human experience. As a fellow human, I can empathize with your suffering. As a therapist, I can help alleviate it with evidence-based treatments tailored to you.

I am honored to have been working in mental health for almost ten years now. I have gained a wide variety of experience during that time working with different emotional, mental, and behavioral challenges among adults, children, and families. I have a special place in my heart for working with fear-based symptoms like anxiety and trauma, which is why I specialize in treating those conditions. We all need and deserve to feel safe within ourselves and our surroundings, and I am passionate about building that sense of safety for others who are missing it.

If you choose to work with me, you will be met with non-judgment, empathy, compassion, and a playful sense of humor when appropriate. I value a collaborative approach to therapy where I trust in you as the expert on yourself to help me guide our therapeutic process in the right direction. I am hopeful that together we can begin to bridge the gap between where you are and where you would like to be.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Coping with life changes Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Depression Compassion fatigue ADHD Domestic violence Post-traumatic stress

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Kathleen Hove's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558979542.

  • LICSW · Minnesota · 28915 · Expires October 2026
  • LCSW · Colorado · CSW.09925497 · Expires August 2025
  • LCSW · Arkansas · 10491-C · Expires March 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 Kathleen Hove

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

Overall rating:

4.5

16 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Knowledgeable The best Helpful Thank you Grateful Helping Listens Professional

Kathleen is incredible. She is so knowledgeable, understanding, kind, flexible, comfortable, and everything else you would want in a therapist. She has helped me so much she has truly changed my life

Reviewed August 2024

Kathleen is terrific! If you are looking for someone who will listen, she’s the therapist for you. And when you need advice, she is there as well. I don’t know what I would do without our weekly sessions!

Reviewed July 2023

She was fantastic in helping me find a therapist that was specific to what I needed! Listened to my concerns and even went out of her way to research therapists for me so I wouldn’t be so anxious! I’m hoping our paths cross again

Reviewed January 2023

I highly recommend Kathleen! I have been working with her for just under a month and it has already made such a huge difference in my day to day life. She’s a great listener, while also giving me helpful strategies and advice to navigate what I’m dealing with.

Reviewed November 2022

Thank you

Reviewed November 2022

Kathleen is the best. I have made so much progress because of her, more progress than I ever have before. I'm so grateful to have her in my corner.

Reviewed November 2022

It has been a joy working with Kathleen. Her gentle demeanor and ability to provide a safe and supportive space immediately put me at ease. While remaining unbiased, it was abundantly clear that she wanted the best for me. Using kindness as her compass, she has helped me navigate through some tough emotions with a deeper understanding of their root, never failing to validate them along the way. She provides a sense of relief after every session; Using thoughtful and thought invoking questions, Kathleen helps me to understand all facets of a situation while still holding me accountable for my role. She is incredibly knowledgable and ensures our work resonates by providing visual representations, as well as key phrases to implement during hard times. Kathleen consistently checks in on me to see how I am, without her knowing it's when I need it the most-almost like a sixth sense. Her ability to make you feel heard, cared for, and prioritized is second to none. Working with Kathleen has become one of the best parts of my week- I am ever grateful to have someone in my corner as sincere, patient, humorous, and encouraging as her.It really has been a privilege having Kathleen as my therapist. A resounding 'thank you' to Kathleen!

Reviewed September 2022

Kathleen was a wonderful fit for me in my therapy journey. She made my first time in therapy feel super approachable and I grew and gained so much from my time. I feel I have the tools, mindset and approach to anxiety and stress that I didn't have before and my intensity and frequency of these things got so out of had before that I knew it was time I got professional help. Kathleen does a great job with her responses and I felt I was truly listened to and does a great job with checking in as well. I would highly recommend her and BetterHelp as a platform.

Reviewed August 2022

Kathleen has been a huge help for me so far throughout my therapy journal. She’s been flexible with my always changing schedule, she’s sent me info outside of our sessions for me to keep to help, and has been a great boost to the problems I’ve been struggling with for many years.

Reviewed May 2022

Kathleen is a very caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable therapist. I really like her approach, and she also knows how to be flexible and meet me where I'm at and can tell what I need. If you choose to work with her you will be in good hands!

Reviewed March 2022

Kathleen has been wonderful from the beginning. I feel like she not only listens, but also offers realistic solutions to my problems. She has been feeling like a positive outlet for me... like I can just vent to her and I don't then have to repeat myself to friends or family who don't offer any true advice or solutions. I've enjoyed betterhelp so far, and I'm happy to have been paired with Kathleen.

Reviewed March 2022

Kathleen is the absolute best! She has been the perfect match for me. She listens, understands, is supportive, and offers so many tools. The work is difficult but there is no one else I’d rather be working through my stuff with. Don’t know what I would do without her.

Reviewed July 2021

I look forward to my weekly sessions. Kathleen has helped support me with multiple aspects of my life, from dealing with recovering from cancer to family and friend relationship issues.

Reviewed July 2021

I really enjoy my weekly meetings with Kathleen. She is so knowledgeable and helpful!! She has really helped me to reflect on my thinking and actions and I have turned my life around in just the 3 months she has been in my life. I’m so thankful I joined BetterHelp and was matched with Kathleen!

Reviewed May 2021

Kathleen is the best. She is professional, friendly, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable. She's always there to help, check-in, and talk through problems. She's helped me improve my mental state and brought some stability back into my life. I truly appreciate all that she does. Thank you, Kathleen!

Reviewed April 2021

I’ve only had two sessions but feel strongly that Kathleen’s counseling skills have started helping me already.

Reviewed March 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kathleen Hove offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kathleen Hove 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 Kathleen Hove speak?

Kathleen Hove speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kathleen Hove have?

Kathleen Hove has 8 years of experience.

Where is Kathleen Hove licensed to practice?

Kathleen Hove is licensed to practice in Minnesota, Colorado, and Arkansas.

Does Kathleen Hove accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kathleen Hove does not accept 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 Kathleen Hove offer?

Kathleen Hove offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kathleen Hove?

Kathleen Hove 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 Kathleen Hove?

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