Kathleen (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. She found her way into this work through her own mental health journey, her experiences with therapy, and her time as a teacher, where she discovered a passion for supporting others.

Kathleen believes that safe, authentic relationships are transformative in the therapy space. She takes great care to build trust, understand her clients as whole people, and listen deeply, with curiosity and without judgment. Her style is warm, open, direct, and often infused with humor, because sometimes laughter is part of the healing process.

Her clinical approach is relational and integrative, drawing from a range of modalities to best fit the unique needs of each client. In her practice, she welcomes teens and adults coping with anxiety and depression, navigating relationship challenges, processing trauma, facing life transitions, managing everyday stressors, and more. No matter what a client brings into session, she strives to create a space where people can lay their burden down for a while—and feel seen, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change in their lives.

Kathleen is licensed in Missouri and Illinois. Her practice, New Leaf Counseling STL, is based in Maplewood, Missouri. She has been practicing for 13 years and opened her private practice in 2019.