Kathryn McNichol

Welcome Fellow Sojourners!

Life – this being human – has inherently difficult challenges, and no one gets out unscathed! For those troubling times that we all encounter, the wise guidance of a skilled and empathic therapist can help you generate invaluable insights that lead to healing and growth. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, I work with clients like you who are in distress and in need of assistance in righting their life-ship.

I am honored to work with you if you struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues/marital issues, trauma/PTSD, emotion dysregulation/BPD, behavioral issues, loss/grief or low self- esteem. I employ a number of therapeutic modalities including DBT, CBT, Existential/Spiritual, Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, and Solution-focused Therapy, and highly personalize their use based on your needs.

A BIT ABOUT ME...

I hail from New England and the northeast U.S. and have also lived in California prior to my many years here in Arizona. I am a divorced mother of two young adults and loved my time raising them. My academic undertakings include a great undergraduate experience as an English literature major at Rutgers University and UC Berkeley, where I was fortunate to have indulged in many of the best worldwide writers of all times.

My graduate degrees are in business and behavioral health—the latter for which I am passionate. I have worked in the ERs of several of the valley’s major hospitals for over a decade with patients with a variety of mental health issues. I have also worked as a therapist in an intensive outpatient program at a behavioral health hospital facilitating general mental health and DBT groups. I thoroughly enjoy my work as a therapist and am thrilled as my clients move towards a healthier and happier life.

I hardily welcome you!

I work with my clients in a very personalized way, employing therapeutic approaches from a variety of modalities based on the clients' needs and responses.

My clients often leave their session stating, "Wow, I feel a lot better." As importantly, I provide clients' skills that can be employed immediately in many areas of their life to be more effective and feel more empowered.