Kathleen Neiswonger , LCMHC

Kathleen Neiswonger is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with four years of professional experience helping people navigate difficult seasons of life. She often works with individuals who feel stuck, weighed down by guilt or shame, or who notice that the spark that once motivated them has dimmed to an ember. Kathleen draws on experience in community mental health, private practice, and school settings, and she has a background teaching middle school and high school English, which informs her clear, empathetic communication style.

She offers a collaborative approach that blends client-centered care with evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused therapy. Kathleen has a particular interest in supporting people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions, as well as issues like codependency, blended family dynamics, and compassion fatigue.

Kathleen identifies as a Christian counselor and values the spiritual dimension of a person’s life. Exploration of spiritual beliefs and resources is available when it aligns with a client’s preferences and goals. She is motivated by a belief that most people can move toward a life that feels more exciting, purposeful, and fulfilling, and she partners with clients to identify practical strategies and meaningful change.