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Kathleen Phalen, 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.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kathleen. View 32 reviews
Great news, Kathleen is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Arizona

Recent reviews

She's a rockstar

Reviewed November 2024

Kathleen has helped me gain my confidence back after a year of depression. Having her guide me out of this state of mind saved me and allowed me to start a new chapter.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Kathleen

  • 24 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I graduated from Arizona State University with a Masters degree in clinical Social Work. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I offer my clients an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Anger management Coping with life changes

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Kathleen Phalen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306286349.

  • LCSW · Arizona · LCSW-10934 · Expires January 2026

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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kathleen Phalen

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

Overall rating:

5.0

32 reviews

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She's a rockstar

Reviewed November 2024

Kathleen has helped me gain my confidence back after a year of depression. Having her guide me out of this state of mind saved me and allowed me to start a new chapter.

Reviewed November 2024

Although im new to therapy she has been great and very helpful!

Reviewed November 2024

Kathleen is the best! She listened to what I had to say, identified my areas of concern, and created an action plan tailored to me and my needs. After just a few sessions, I am amazed by just how much we have already accomplished. Her insights, suggested activities, and relevant worksheets have helped me immensely. She is definitely one of the best therapists I have ever encountered. Thank you Kathleen and Better Help.

Reviewed September 2024

She listens super well and always finds a way to lighten the mood.

Reviewed September 2024

She’s great

Reviewed August 2024

She has been able in a short period of time to help me focus on myself and the healing that is needed. I appreciate her insight and positive responses.

Reviewed July 2024

Kathleen has helped me with many struggles I’ve dealt with. She listens to the many struggles I face, and helps guide me to better my self confidence. I get multiple worksheets that help me understand things I need to improve so that I can move forward with better mental health. I don’t know how I would be able to get through trying times without her.

Reviewed July 2024

She is great! My life has completely changed because of her.

Reviewed April 2024

She is really thoughtful and real

Reviewed March 2024

Kate is great and truly hears my concerns and offer sound advice and direction.

Reviewed February 2024

Kate is fantastic, she's always able to evaluate my problems and situations in a more neutral way and give me insight as to how to resolve them. She also helps me with introspection and looking at how I can achieve better balance in my life

Reviewed February 2024

She focus’ on current and past problems to help you heal. I’m glad to have matched with her as my therapist.

Reviewed February 2024

I had been pushing off therapy for years due to my negative preconceived ideas of the whole process but Kathleen made the experience very pleasant. I felt very comfortable with her and I no longer have a “fear” of therapy.

Reviewed January 2024

Thorough and thoughtful

Reviewed January 2024

I have been attending therapy since I was 4 years old off and on. Kathleen has been the first therapist I've had that I really feel understands me and listens to me. She's hard on me when I need her to be and she has already made so much progress with me.

Reviewed November 2023

I appreciate that Kathleen will address any subjects or issues that I bring up in our sessions or in my messages to her. I'm not organized with my thoughts but thank God she is organized in her style of giving her feedback. I'm glad to have found her on BetterHelp.

Reviewed November 2023

So far Kathleen has been a big help in getting myself together after going through a rough time in my life. She’s a great listener and she understands the issues I have, I feel completely heard by her

Reviewed November 2023

She's already been helpful in 2 sessions :)

Reviewed September 2023

She is great! Caring and very knowledgeable on how to help.

Reviewed August 2023

Kathleen is wonderful to work with! She takes the time to listen and understand. She provides really good resources and exercises that helps with anxiety which helped me tremendously. Plus she has a great sense of humor! 10/10!!

Reviewed June 2023

Kate is professional, relatable, and understanding. She is non-judgmental and I find her knowledge and advice to be extremely helpful. I feel comfortable telling her anything, which is vital to the therapy process. Thank you so much for your guidance and support!

Reviewed June 2023

Amazing, knowledgeable, friendly, AMAZING!

Reviewed May 2023

Love having Kate as my therapist. She is supportive and insightful.

Reviewed May 2023

So kind and helpful! Such a great and understanding therapist that was always patient and supportive no matter what. Thank you so much! I would recommend Kathleen to anyone.

Reviewed April 2023

Kathleen goes above and beyond to deliver great care and make clients feel valued and cared for. She sends helpful worksheets between sessions and I was also really impressed at how she invested time to get to know me a little even before our first official therapy session. Highly recommend her!

Reviewed April 2023

Kate is professional, compassionate, dedicated, and a joy to work with. She is helping me learn effective tools to gain self-confidence and see the world differently. Thank you Kate!

Reviewed January 2023

She's an excellent therapist. She has helped me through a really difficult time in my life and I'm feeling more optimistic about my future than ever before. She's excellent

Reviewed January 2023

Kathleen Phalen is a perfect fit for me! She is very understanding, an amazing listener, she’s very experienced and well-rounded, she’s personable and professional, and my favorite thing about Kathleen is how she picks up on what I say, she’ll keep note of it, and then get down to the root of things. She has a process and it has been effective so far! I love her and am so glad I was matched with her.

Reviewed September 2022

Very good therapist.

Reviewed September 2022

Thank you

Reviewed September 2022

I am so comforted by her concern for my well-being, and her willingness to give me bits of praise to allow me to heal.

Reviewed August 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kathleen Phalen offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kathleen Phalen 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 Phalen speak?

Kathleen Phalen speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kathleen Phalen have?

Kathleen Phalen has 24 years of experience.

Where is Kathleen Phalen licensed to practice?

Kathleen Phalen is licensed to practice in Arizona.

Does Kathleen Phalen accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kathleen Phalen 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 Phalen offer?

Kathleen Phalen offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kathleen Phalen?

Kathleen Phalen 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 Phalen?

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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