- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- Blended family issues
About Kathryn
Kathryn Feightner is a Kansas-licensed clinical social worker (LSCSW) with 14 years of professional work experience, much of it in school settings. She has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, motivation struggles, self-esteem concerns, and issues around relationships and parenting. Her background also includes work related to trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and blended family issues.
In sessions she focuses on clear, practical conversation. She listens to what is happening now and what you want to change. Sessions tend to center on identifying manageable steps, building confidence, and addressing day-to-day stressors rather than long theory explanations.
Her school-based experience means she is accustomed to problem-solving around routines, behavior patterns, and communication. That experience informs short-term strategies for handling anxiety and motivation problems as well as longer-term work on self-esteem and relationship patterns.
She adapts the tone and pace of sessions to the person in front of her. Some people want concrete skills and homework between meetings; others prefer more time to talk things through. Kathryn adjusts the focus according to what the client says is most helpful.
Her practice notes that sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. If you are in Kansas and read English, Kathryn offers materials and sessions in English. To set up an initial appointment, follow the site's matching questionnaire and scheduling steps to book a first visit.
Practical approaches and how they work online
Many clinicians use evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and problem solving. Cognitive approaches look at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teach practical ways to test and reframe unhelpful thinking. This can help with anxiety, stress, and motivation problems.Behavioral strategies break problems into small, doable steps. They focus on building routines, practicing new habits, and tracking progress. These methods are often used for motivation, self-esteem work, and everyday parenting challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options with each person and decide together what fits best. That collaborative process lets goals, preferences, and life demands shape the plan rather than a one-size-fits-all script.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether meetings are by video, phone, or another method. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can often use different formats to match a client’s schedule and needs.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, relationship concerns, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional focuses include autism, blended family issues, codependency, and self-harm.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and conversational. She focuses on clear steps, day-to-day strategies, and what clients say they need.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience, much of it in school settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LSCSW credential and practices in Kansas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions and materials are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.