Kathryn Dunleavy, LPCC
LPCC focused on healing and resilience
- Trauma informed care
- Relationship support
- Mindfulness based methods
About Kathryn Dunleavy
Kathryn Dunleavy is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) who brings an integrative, client-centered approach to therapy. She blends techniques such as cognitive reframing, positive psychology, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, strengths-based and solution-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Her practice emphasizes unconditional positive regard as a foundation for building trust and helping people live with greater authenticity.
Kathryn has experience across multiple levels of mental health care, including inpatient, partial hospitalization, outpatient services, community-based care, crisis residential settings, and programs for co-occurring mental health and substance use recovery. This varied background informs her ability to meet clients where they are and collaborate on realistic, values-aligned goals.
She sees personal growth as requiring courage, a willingness to let go of beliefs that fuel shame, and patience for learning new ways of being. Kathryn’s work is aimed at helping people connect to their strengths and generate the energy needed to heal and thrive. She identifies isolation as a central contributor to suffering and seeks to create nonjudgmental therapeutic space for grieving, rebuilding, and increasing self-compassion and resilience.
Kathryn values accessible options for care and notes that online counseling platforms can make it easier to connect when support is needed. Although her approach is grounded in evidence-based methods, she highlights the relational, trusting connection between therapist and client as the core vehicle for change. She looks forward to connecting with individuals who are ready to deepen self-understanding and strengthen their capacity to cope and grow.
Kathryn has experience across multiple levels of mental health care, including inpatient, partial hospitalization, outpatient services, community-based care, crisis residential settings, and programs for co-occurring mental health and substance use recovery. This varied background informs her ability to meet clients where they are and collaborate on realistic, values-aligned goals.
She sees personal growth as requiring courage, a willingness to let go of beliefs that fuel shame, and patience for learning new ways of being. Kathryn’s work is aimed at helping people connect to their strengths and generate the energy needed to heal and thrive. She identifies isolation as a central contributor to suffering and seeks to create nonjudgmental therapeutic space for grieving, rebuilding, and increasing self-compassion and resilience.
Kathryn values accessible options for care and notes that online counseling platforms can make it easier to connect when support is needed. Although her approach is grounded in evidence-based methods, she highlights the relational, trusting connection between therapist and client as the core vehicle for change. She looks forward to connecting with individuals who are ready to deepen self-understanding and strengthen their capacity to cope and grow.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kathryn Dunleavy have?
Kathryn Dunleavy has 23 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Kathryn Dunleavy a licensed therapist?
Yes. Kathryn holds the LPCC credential. Her license is MN LPCC 79.
In which languages does Kathryn Dunleavy provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Kathryn Dunleavy located?
She is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Kathryn Dunleavy as my therapist?
You can work with Kathryn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kathryn Dunleavy work with international clients?
No. Kathryn Dunleavy does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kathryn Dunleavy cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could remote therapy be a good fit for you?
Many people ask whether working with a therapist remotely can really help. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions and offers a practical alternative for accessing care.One major benefit is flexibility. Clients may choose the format that fits their needs and comfort level, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to keep consistent appointments while managing work, family, and other commitments.
Licensed professionals and therapists offer these remote options, and individuals may switch to a different therapist at any time if they need a different fit. For many people, remote therapy expands access to helpful support and makes it simpler to connect with a clinician when support is needed most.