- Addictions
- Depression
- Emotion-focused work
About Kathleen
Kathleen Carpentier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 22 years of clinical experience. She focuses on depression, addiction, relationship patterns, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. Kathleen also supports people coping with sleep troubles, self-esteem, and career strain.
Her practice includes work with military veterans and first responders, and she has experience with multicultural issues. She offers affirmative care for people exploring gender identity and for those in non-monogamous relationships. Kathleen also attends to concerns such as infidelity, jealousy, hoarding, and HIV / AIDS related stress.
Kathleen describes her approach as grounded in Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. In sessions she helps people identify emotions that feel hard to name and notice the patterns those feelings create in relationships and daily life.
She is working on additional training related to long-term childhood trauma and brings that perspective to complex trauma recovery. Sessions typically focus on practical strategies, understanding emotional triggers, and building clearer ways to connect with others.
People looking for help with grief, end-of-life conversations, or career and life transitions can expect direct, practical support aimed at small, doable changes. Kathleen works with adults and offers services in English.
How Kathleen uses EFT, ACT and attachment ideas online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name the feelings that drive their patterns. It can be useful when strong emotions make communication and closeness difficult. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings, clarifying values, and choosing small actions that align with what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they show up in adult relationships and emotional reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to emphasize EFT, ACT, attachment ideas, or a combination of methods tailored to the client’s needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people check in from a quieter setting. Phone sessions can work when lower bandwidth or not being on camera helps. The focus will remain on practical steps, clearer emotional signals, and patterns that get in the way of relationships and daily functioning.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. Other focuses include sleep problems, self-esteem, career strain, end-of-life topics, and multicultural issues.
What therapeutic approach does she use?
Her work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside ACT, Attachment-Based Therapy, CBT, and Client-Centered Therapy. She combines these approaches to address emotions, behavior patterns, and relationship dynamics.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience as a clinician. That history includes work with veterans, first responders, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida. Her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and local considerations.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process sets up the initial meeting.
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