Kathleen Slee, LCSW

Therapist in New Mexico

Compassionate clinician for life transitions

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6 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

Trauma and grief
Self esteem focus
Practical coping skills

About Kathleen

Kathleen Slee is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New Mexico. She focuses on helping people cope with depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and life transitions. Her work includes attention to self esteem as part of emotional healing.

Kathleen uses a straightforward and compassionate style. Sessions typically involve listening closely to what matters most to the client. She helps people name difficult feelings, set small goals, and try practical changes between visits.

Her background includes six years of clinical work with people facing a range of challenges. She has supported clients dealing with chronic illness, caregiving stress, and the emotional impacts of adoption and foster care. She also helps people navigate divorce, codependency, and family of origin issues.

In sessions Kathleen draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. She encourages clients to notice unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice new coping skills in everyday life. This approach is conversational and goal-oriented rather than highly technical.

Clients coming for grief, end-of-life issues, or chronic pain find a clinician who attends to both practical needs and emotional processing. Kathleen aims to help people build more self-compassion and clearer direction through steady, collaborative work.

Approaches used in online therapy and how they help

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and responding with empathy. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical tools to change unhelpful thinking. That approach is often used for mood issues and low self esteem. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving stress tolerance when feelings become overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. Early sessions review needs and preferences so the plan can be adjusted as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm available formats before booking so you know whether phone, video, or other options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or health appointments. They also let people use skills in real-life settings and check in between major life events without extra travel time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseGrief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issues Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

New Mexico

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include chronic illness, caregiver stress, and family of origin issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening, practical skill building, and gentle goal-setting.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns such as mood disorders, grief, and trauma.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds an LCSW, specifically a New Mexico LCSW, and practices from New Mexico.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.