Kathleen Coughlin, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 24 years in practice

Kathleen Coughlin is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and career or relationship concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW14331 · expires March 2027
LCSW, Virginia: 0904012901 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1396759874 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 24
Languages: English

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About Kathleen

Kathleen Coughlin is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and career or relationship concerns. She practices in Florida and draws on long experience to guide straightforward, practical steps toward relief. Her approach centers on clear conversation and realistic goals.

Kathleen focuses on day-to-day coping skills that make life feel more manageable. She helps people navigate major life changes and the practical fallout of divorce or separation.

Background and approach

She also supports those dealing with chronic pain, illness, or disability who need new ways to cope. Sessions are conversational and focused. Kathleen invites clients to talk about what matters and then outlines small steps to try between meetings.

She aims to create a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Workplace stress and questions about life purpose are common topics she addresses. Kathleen helps people sort priorities, set boundaries, and make decisions that fit their values.

She offers straightforward tools for managing daily pressures. People looking for help with self-love, setting limits with others, or understanding patterns like narcissism can expect practical suggestions and clear feedback. Kathleen encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Kathleen is licensed in Florida as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - and also holds LCSW licensure in Virginia. Her long career has included a range of settings that inform a down-to-earth, supportive style.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kathleen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Many people benefit from practical, evidence-informed techniques that focus on changing daily habits and reactions. One common approach focuses on teaching concrete coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing exercises, activity planning, and manageable behavior changes to reduce worry and increase functioning. These techniques help when symptoms interfere with work, relationships, or sleep.

Another helpful direction centers on problem-solving and values-based work for life transitions, career shifts, and relationship decisions. This approach breaks big problems into smaller steps, clarifies priorities, and identifies actions that match what matters most to the person. It can be useful for people facing divorce, career uncertainty, or questions about life purpose.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust as needed. Clients and the therapist decide together what to emphasize over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and several practical benefits. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typed communication or want brief, ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include chronic pain or illness, divorce and separation, life purpose, narcissism, self-love, and workplace issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is conversational and practical. She focuses on clear goals, problem-solving, and small steps clients can try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 24 years of professional experience working in a variety of clinical settings. That background shapes her practical, down-to-earth approach.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - in Florida and also holds LCSW licensure in Virginia. Her listed location is Florida.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions conducted and what formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How much do sessions cost and how does billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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