- Stress and anxiety
- Self-esteem support
- Parenting concerns
About Kathryn
Kathryn Feightner is a Kansas-licensed social worker with 14 years of experience working in school settings. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, build motivation, and strengthen self-esteem and confidence. Kathryn aims to meet each person where they are and tailor conversations and plans to fit individual needs.
Her approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She adapts the pace and topics to what feels useful for the person in front of her. That can mean practical problem solving one week and slower reflection the next.
Kathryn also addresses relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and trauma and abuse. She has additional focus on issues linked to autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family dynamics, codependency, intellectual disability, and self-harm. These topics are discussed with attention to everyday life demands and concrete steps people can try between sessions.
Her background in schools shaped a style that is clear and straightforward. She often helps people break big problems into smaller tasks and build small routines that reduce overwhelm. Kathryn encourages people to notice what works and adjust plans over time.
If you are looking for a clinician who emphasizes practical support alongside emotional understanding, Kathryn frames treatment collaboratively and at a pace that fits you.
How evidence-based approaches guide online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and clear goals. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills for stress and anxiety through step-by-step tasks and simple behavior changes. This helps people reduce overwhelm and regain routine control.Another approach uses supportive, strengths-based conversation to boost self-esteem and motivation. Sessions may include reflecting on successes, setting small achievable goals, and adjusting plans when obstacles appear. This method is useful for parenting strain, relationship stress, and recovery after trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Together they will monitor progress and adjust strategies when needed, keeping the process collaborative.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into busy days. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it simpler to keep appointments during school or work breaks, reduce travel time, and allow sessions to focus on concrete tools you can use between meetings.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kathryn commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues. Other focuses include relationship and family concerns, parenting, trauma and abuse, and related topics.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. She tailors conversation and plans to match each person’s needs and pace.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 14 years of professional work experience, largely in school settings where she supported students and families.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) in Kansas and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.