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Katherine Flynn

Katherine Flynn, LPC

Therapist · Minnesota · 25+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Minnesota
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Minnesota)
LPC · No. 00065
NPI
1700958295

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  • Person-centered approach
  • Focus on strengths
  • Aging and caregiver support

About Katherine

Katherine Flynn is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Minnesota who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and relationship and family challenges. She also supports clients dealing with intimacy-related concerns, eating issues, parenting strain, and changes that come with aging and geriatric issues. Katherine draws on long experience to help people find steadier footing during hard times.

She uses an approachable, person-centered style in sessions. Katherine listens first and then helps people spot practical changes they can try. She emphasizes recognizing personal strengths and building confidence rather than focusing only on problems.

Her work reflects aspects of cognitive and social psychology applied to everyday life. That means she pays attention to how thoughts, feelings, and social roles affect self-worth and belonging. She often combines mindful awareness with concrete, goal-focused steps to reduce symptoms and improve coping.

Over 25 years as an LPC, Katherine has supported people through addiction recovery, divorce and relationship strains, grief, and the stresses of caregiving and blended families. Her background includes long experience in substance-abuse services and many years in private practice, which inform a practical, steady approach to change.

People who meet with her can expect a collaborative pace. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill-building, and gradual shifts in daily habits and thinking. Katherine aims to help clients move forward with more confidence and clearer direction.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personality

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Minnesota

Languages

English

Approaches That Guide Online Work

Katherine commonly draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a safe working relationship so people can explore what matters to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage cravings, and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Katherine takes a collaborative stance and discusses options with each person. She tailors strategies to the client's goals, needs, and daily life rather than insisting on one fixed method.

Check the session options before booking to confirm how she offers therapy. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and keep check-ins brief when needed. It can also allow for steady continuity of care during life transitions. The therapist will help match the format and pace to what works best for each person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

Katherine supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and relationship and family issues. She also works with caregiver stress, blended family concerns, codependency, and aging-related challenges.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is person-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then helps people identify strengths and practical steps to feel more confident.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and many additional years working in substance-abuse programs and private practice.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Minnesota.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed or priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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