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Kathleen "Kathy" Link, LCSW

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 34 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina and Oregon

Recent reviews

Very professional and easy to talk to.

Reviewed Jun 2022

Has a good situation read. Knows how to read what is being conveyed instead of what is written.

Reviewed Jun 2022

More about Kathleen

  • 9 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Oregon and North Carolina. I have worked as a mental health therapist, a case manager, a care manager, and a hospice social worker. I have served folks with a wide range of challenges including substance use disorder issues, depression, anxiety, stress, chronic illnesses, end-of-life issues, caregiver fatigue, relationship issues, career challenges, and grief and loss. One of my specialties that I hold closest to my heart is pet loss grief support.

My therapy style is warm, interactive, and person-centered. I am here to support my clients with their goals. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I do not believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness therapy, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and principals of positive psychology.

I am here to support you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Grief Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Trauma and abuse Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Aging and Geriatric Issues Antisocial Personality Avoidant Personality Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain illness and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Communication problems Control issues Drug and Alcohol Addiction Emptiness Family of Origin Issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and End of Life Counseling Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Multicultural Concerns Personality Disorders Post-traumatic stress Self-love Smoking/Vaping Cessation Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Kathleen "Kathy" Link's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154757599.

  • LCSW · North Carolina · C009970 · Expires February 2025
  • LCSW · Oregon · L12298 · Expires October 2024

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, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions. Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Kathleen "Kathy" Link

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

Overall rating:

4.5

34 reviews

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Very professional and easy to talk to.

Reviewed Jun 2022

Has a good situation read. Knows how to read what is being conveyed instead of what is written.

Reviewed Jun 2022

Kathy has been such a huge help in helping me navigate challenges when life can feel overwhelming.

Reviewed May 2022

Great service!

Reviewed Apr 2022

I appreciate the support and feedback from Kathy. Much appreciated!

Reviewed Apr 2022

I hadn't really seen a therapist for an extended period of time before I started sessions with Kathy. She's been helping me through an extraordinarily difficult time in my life and I'm grateful for her understanding and advice. I feel comfortable talking with her and always come away from our sessions feeling better. Would highly recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed March 2022

Good first 2 sessions. Shifted focus from work situation to what I need for self-care. Looking forward to continuing with Kathy for assistance I need with retirement and aging direction. Thanks!

Reviewed Dec 2021

Kathy does a great job of listening, and providing the type of feedback that I have asked her for. She has a lot of experience, and is very empathetic in a way that feels very caring. She is really great to talk to and is helping me a lot. She also went out of her way to accommodate my crazy schedule and is always punctual, which I appreciate.

Reviewed Nov 2021

Kathy is kind and patient all things you want when seeking out therapy. 10/10 would recommend.

Reviewed Nov 2021

Kathy just gets me, she understood my situation in just a quick introduction and it feels like I am talking to someone that has gone through this experience with me from the beginning.

Reviewed Oct 2021

Amazing

Reviewed Oct 2021

Kathy is wonderful. She helps me stand back and look at situations in a different light. She offers worksheets that help me come to my own realizations. I’m 52 and have been in and out of therapy since I was 23. I find both Kathy and the online approach to be one of the most useful type of therapies I have tried. This approach helps to speed along the recovery process and in the long run is well worth the costs. The absolute most important first step to any therapy is finding the right therapist for you. Better Help made that possible. I hope this will be the model for therapy in the future. I feel fortunate to have found Kathy and this online program.

Reviewed Oct 2021

Kathy has been nothing short of incredible as my therapist! She really knows how to get to the root of any issues or stresses that I have going on and she helps me to face those things head on so I can work my way through them!

Reviewed Sep 2021

Kathy is amazing

Reviewed Aug 2021

Kathy is amazing therapist. She recognized the issue right away and offer and suggest materials that help resolved the issue. She is positive with helping me with my situations in two session I highly recommend Kathy as a therapist.

Reviewed Jul 2021

Kathy has been a godsend! Her advice and tools she has recommended have been spot on. She has been instrumental in helping me.

Reviewed Jun 2021

Kathy is easy to talk to, and has a soothing approach to my freak outs. I really appreciate her communication style. She makes me feel comfortable and at ease.

Reviewed May 2021

I have recommended not just Betterhelp but specifically Kathy to friends and family. She continues to help me through many phases and challenges.

Reviewed January 2021

Kathy is wonderful. Incredibly patient and understanding. Speaking with her weekly has already given me so much perspective and greatly improved my daily life.

Reviewed January 2021

Kathy is the best! She is personable, understanding and kind.

Reviewed Dec 2020

Kathy has been great getting back with me when I have a question...

Reviewed Nov 2020

Kathy is an excellent councilor who individualized strategies to help me with my problems. She has patience and a tremendous amount of thoughtful insight.

Reviewed Nov 2020

Kathy is wonderful. Personable, knowledgeable, and truly helpful. Grateful to have found her. Thanks.

Reviewed Oct 2020

She's just great. I've been thoroughly impressed so far.

Reviewed Oct 2020

Kathy has helped me so much jist in the short time we have been working through things together. Shes attentive, encouraging, helpful and sends me things to work on to move me forward. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed Sep 2020

Kathy has been wonderful. In two weeks she has helped me more than other therapists I have seen for months. She works with you get to the heart of a situation in order to reach peace. The platform provided by BetterHelp allows more fluid communication between therapist and patient. This model makes all the difference in reaching your mental health goals. It is worth the cost even if you have insurance because of the 24/7 access which helps facilitate a faster resolution.

Reviewed Sep 2020

Kathy has been wonderful. She is very helpful, attentivs, and respectful but also very lighthearted. She goes to great lengths to help you understand yourself or concepts you've spoken about together. I would strongly recommend her.

Reviewed Aug 2020

She is good she can read between the lines. she taught me some very good ways to deal with my problems.

Reviewed Aug 2020

Kathy was very open to ideas about how I wanted to heal. Gave suggestions and helped me through a very difficult process without judgement or force.

Reviewed Aug 2020

Talking with Kathy is a calming, insightful, breath of fresh air! My time spent talking with her is enriching and rewarding. Grateful.

Reviewed Jul 2020

Kathy has been in tune with my needs and very supportive since I’ve had the pleasure of working with her.

Reviewed Jun 2020

Kathy has been so helpful over the past month or so. She takes a solutions-based approach which has been great for me.

Reviewed Jun 2020

She can read into you so well. I don't think there's an expression she can't comprehend. It's also like she knows where you're trying to go and what you're trying to figure out. And she guides you there and to other places you didn't know you needed to explore.

Reviewed Jun 2020

Kathy writes back quickly and thoughtfully to the written correspondence. This for me has already been so helpful because I do process information better when I have time to reflect and write. Having that response to challenge thought processes throughout the week has been incredibly helpful for my journey. In-person she asks a lot of questions, is empathetic, and non-judgmental.

Reviewed May 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kathleen "Kathy" Link offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kathleen "Kathy" Link 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 "Kathy" Link speak?

Kathleen "Kathy" Link speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kathleen "Kathy" Link have?

Kathleen "Kathy" Link has 9 years of experience.

Where is Kathleen "Kathy" Link licensed to practice?

Kathleen "Kathy" Link is licensed to practice in North Carolina and Oregon.

Does Kathleen "Kathy" Link accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kathleen "Kathy" Link 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 "Kathy" Link offer?

Kathleen "Kathy" Link offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kathleen "Kathy" Link?

Kathleen "Kathy" Link 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 "Kathy" Link?

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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