- Thoughts and habits
- Practical skill building
- Experience across lifespan
About Kathee
Kathee Foxan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and related approaches to help people with mood, anxiety, anger, and addiction concerns. Kathee offers practical, down-to-earth guidance aimed at changing unhelpful thinking and daily routines.
She has 14 years of experience as a therapist in Iowa. Much of that time was spent in a community mental health center, and she has also provided counseling in nursing home settings for six years. Her work has included people across the lifespan, from young children to adults in their nineties.
Kathee has a track record supporting people facing difficult life conditions. She has experience with poverty, substance use, trauma histories, legal involvement, and loss of independence. That background shapes a practical, respectful approach in sessions.
Her methods include client-centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness techniques. In practice she breaks skills down into short, manageable steps people can use day to day.
Sessions tend to focus on clear, achievable goals. People can expect to talk about thoughts, habits, and coping strategies. The aim is to build skills that fit into everyday life and help with stress, relationships, sleep, parenting, and other common struggles.
She has 14 years of experience as a therapist in Iowa. Much of that time was spent in a community mental health center, and she has also provided counseling in nursing home settings for six years. Her work has included people across the lifespan, from young children to adults in their nineties.
Kathee has a track record supporting people facing difficult life conditions. She has experience with poverty, substance use, trauma histories, legal involvement, and loss of independence. That background shapes a practical, respectful approach in sessions.
Her methods include client-centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness techniques. In practice she breaks skills down into short, manageable steps people can use day to day.
Sessions tend to focus on clear, achievable goals. People can expect to talk about thoughts, habits, and coping strategies. The aim is to build skills that fit into everyday life and help with stress, relationships, sleep, parenting, and other common struggles.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota, Arizona
Languages
English
How evidence-based approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and tailoring sessions to each person's goals. The therapist follows the person's lead, offers empathy, and helps people clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and gives simple exercises to change unhelpful thinking and habits. These tools are often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds specific skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress, useful when anger or mood swings cause problems.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That includes trying different tools and adjusting plans as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, help with shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. It can also allow for consistent work on daily habits and thought patterns between sessions, making real-life practice more feasible.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting and anger, among other concerns.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and person-focused, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, DBT skills, EMDR, and mindfulness to change thoughts and everyday habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience practicing in Iowa, with long-term work in community mental health and several years providing counseling in nursing home settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW with licensure noted in North Dakota and Illinois and practices in Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.