Kathryn Ard
LICSW focused on anxiety, relationships, and life transitions
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About
Kathryn Ard, LICSW brings ten years of clinical practice to her work with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and transitions in life and work. Based in Alabama, she focuses on helping clients navigate stress, grief, compassion fatigue, and changes tied to aging, midlife, and career shifts. Her practice attends to mood disorders, panic, social anxiety, and concerns common to young adults and older adults alike.
Kathryn uses a mix of therapeutic approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, narrative techniques, and solution-focused strategies. She emphasizes developing coping skills, exploring life purpose, and strengthening emotional awareness in ways that match each person’s needs. Those seeking support for self-esteem, anger, or family and relationship dynamics will find a structured yet adaptable approach.
Drawing on a decade of experience, Kathryn aims to collaborate with clients on practical steps toward change while honoring the uniqueness of each person’s story. Her work includes attention to workplace issues, career concerns, and navigating the emotional effects of transitions, with an emphasis on building sustainable coping strategies and clearer personal direction.
Kathryn uses a mix of therapeutic approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, narrative techniques, and solution-focused strategies. She emphasizes developing coping skills, exploring life purpose, and strengthening emotional awareness in ways that match each person’s needs. Those seeking support for self-esteem, anger, or family and relationship dynamics will find a structured yet adaptable approach.
Drawing on a decade of experience, Kathryn aims to collaborate with clients on practical steps toward change while honoring the uniqueness of each person’s story. Her work includes attention to workplace issues, career concerns, and navigating the emotional effects of transitions, with an emphasis on building sustainable coping strategies and clearer personal direction.
- Location:
- Alabama, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Depression, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: AL LICSW 5050C, MA LICSW 127077
- NPI Number: 1780313296
- License: LICSW (Alabama), LISW (Iowa), LCSW (Colorado), LICSW (Massachusetts), LCSW (Virginia)
Remote sessions using ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and narrative work
Kathryn integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy alongside Client-Centered and Narrative approaches to tailor sessions to individual needs. In accessible terms, she uses ACT to help clients clarify values and take meaningful action, CBT to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness and coping skills. Narrative and solution-focused techniques are included to reframe stories and set concrete short-term goals.
This blend is presented in a collaborative format where the client and therapist choose which methods fit current concerns, whether addressing panic, social anxiety, relationship dynamics, or life transitions. Sessions are designed to be interactive, with practical strategies and reflective exploration aligned to each person’s priorities.
Remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to select the communication style that best suits their circumstances while working through stress, grief, or career and life changes.
How long has Kathryn Ard been practicing?
She has ten years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker.
What are Kathryn's professional credentials?
Her credentials include LICSW status; license details include AL LICSW 5050C and MA LICSW 127077.
Which languages does Kathryn offer therapy in?
This profile indicates she provides services in English.
Where is Kathryn located?
She is based in Alabama.
What ways can clients work with Kathryn remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.
Can Kathryn work with clients outside her country?
The profile specifies that she is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions with Kathryn cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started with Kathryn?
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