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Linda "Kathleen" Brown, LCSW

Licensed LCSW focused on anxiety and trauma
  • CBT and solution-focused
  • Strengths-based outlook
  • Individual and family therapy

About Linda "Kathleen" Brown

Linda "Kathleen" Brown greets each person who reaches out with recognition that taking a first step toward emotional well-being is often difficult. She emphasizes the value of self-care as a foundation for both physical and emotional health and encourages people to view therapy as an investment in themselves.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Arizona, Kathleen brings a thoughtful, experienced approach to clinical care. A graduate of the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University, she has worked across settings including private practice, inpatient hospitalization, residential treatment, and telephone crisis care. Those roles have allowed her to provide individual, group, and family therapy while developing particular strengths in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and grief.

Kathleen integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with strengths-based and solution-focused methods, while remaining trained in additional modalities so treatment can be tailored to each person. She has also supervised undergraduate and graduate students and clinicians pursuing licensure. Her goal is to collaborate with clients to set realistic, attainable objectives and to support progress toward a more rewarding, fulfilling life.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careBody imageImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Linda "Kathleen" Brown have?

Linda "Kathleen" Brown has 26 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Linda "Kathleen" Brown a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are AZ LCSW LCSW-17683 and MO LCSW 2001014356.

In which languages does Linda "Kathleen" Brown provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Linda "Kathleen" Brown located?

She is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Linda "Kathleen" Brown as my therapist?

You can work with Linda "Kathleen" Brown through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Linda "Kathleen" Brown work with international clients?

Linda "Kathleen" Brown does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Linda "Kathleen" Brown cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Linda "Kathleen" Brown

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead, promotes self-exploration, and supports personal growth - it is helpful for individuals processing life changes, self-esteem concerns, and grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical skills and exercises, making it a common choice for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation challenges.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and building on existing strengths to move toward specific goals, which can be especially useful for addressing stress, coping with transitions, and short-term problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and a collaborative effort. Linda "Kathleen" Brown will work with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These remote formats can make regular appointments easier to keep and help integrate therapy into daily life, while still allowing licensed professionals to guide skill-building and support meaningful change.

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