Kathleen Ridgway, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, NCC, MA), is dedicated to helping individuals trust and harness their strengths while equipping them with essential skills and strategies to navigate life's complexities. Her therapeutic approach fosters healing and growth within a trusting, nonjudgmental atmosphere, encouraging clients to explore the various dimensions of their lives. Kathleen views the therapeutic relationship as a genuine partnership, working collaboratively to enhance self-awareness, self-confidence, self-compassion, and self-actualization. She offers her expertise to clients of all ages through a holistic method aimed at promoting mind-body integration. Kathleen employs a variety of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and trauma-informed treatments. Her areas of specialization encompass depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, and addiction. Recognizing the importance of external support, Kathleen also endeavors to connect her clients with valuable resources and community initiatives beyond the counseling room to facilitate their journey toward wellness.