Kathryn Opfer, LCSW
Licensed in Wisconsin · 5 years in practice
Kathryn Opfer helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and big life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, Wisconsin
- 11560-123 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1285387142 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
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About Kathryn
Kathryn Opfer helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and big life changes. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable. Kathryn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, which she uses to guide thoughtful, down-to-earth conversations about next steps.
She centers sessions on the person in front of her. Kathryn believes clients know their own story and brings curiosity and respect to each conversation.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and clarify goals one step at a time. Her approach blends several methods to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify patterns of thinking that get in the way.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers tools for managing intense emotions. Mindfulness and motivational techniques support small, steady changes. Kathryn draws on five years of direct clinical experience and a longer history in social work.
She has worked with people navigating mood disorders, caregiver stress, communication struggles, feelings of isolation, and questions about purpose and sexuality. She also supports those affected by autism and Asperger syndrome. Sessions are offered in English to people located in Wisconsin.
Kathryn uses video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet people where they are. She aims for practical, focused work that fits into real life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kathryn lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kathryn names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Practical approaches for online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and perspectives. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what she hears, and follows the client's lead to build trust and clearer goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. It uses straightforward exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and test new ways of reacting that reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathryn will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit best. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and shifting course when needed so the plan matches the person’s needs and goals.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper connection. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth is available or a camera isn’t desired. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress moving forward.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Kathryn help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, isolation, mood disorders, and women's and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. Kathryn listens for strengths, then works with clients to set small goals and practical steps.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of direct clinical therapy experience and a longer background in social work. That mix informs a practical, people-centered way of working.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Wisconsin and practices with that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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