Kathleen McElroy

  • California
  • Information updated 3 weeks ago

About Kathleen McElroy's service

Kathleen McElroy is a highly experienced therapist who believes in the power of human compassion and the ability to turn suffering into hope. With over 10 years of experience in both residential and outpatient treatment settings, Kathleen understands the importance of building a strong therapeutic alliance with her clients. She brings empathy, honesty, humor, and open-mindedness to each session, creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients to explore their challenges and facilitate the change they are seeking. Kathleen specializes in addiction, trauma, and crisis, and has successfully helped individuals and families navigate the chaos, stress, and confusion that often accompany these issues. Her extensive experience working in jail, residential rehab, and psychiatric health facilities has provided her with a unique outlook, approach, and understanding of the most vulnerable and severely mentally ill population. Kathleen is equipped to manage symptoms of severe trauma, addiction, self-sabotage, impulsivity, anxiety, hopelessness, and many other symptoms of mental illness that are prevalent in our society today. She feels honored to witness her clients’ courageous self-discoveries and recognizes the profound gifts that this healing work provides for both therapist and client.

Areas of Focus and Specialization

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional areas

  • Adoption and Foster Care
  • Attachment Issues
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Co-morbidity
  • Codependency
  • Commitment Issues
  • Drug and Alcohol Addiction
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • First Responder Issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and Shame
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Impulsivity
  • Isolation / Loneliness
  • Mood Disorders

Therapeutic approaches

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

Languages Spoken

  • English

Kathleen McElroy is serving from:

California

Welcoming International Clients?

Yes

Years in practice

9 years

NPI number

1770882813

License Details

CA LMFT 78871

License: LMFT

California

License number: 78871

Expires at 2023-10-31

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