Kathleen Cairns
Psychologist, PsyD
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West Hartford, CT 06119
Let's Connect (860) 236-5555
Kathleen Cairns, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in Connecticut and California and author of "The Psychotherapy Workbook","The Bald & The Beautiful: Surviving Breast Cancer, self-hypnosis audio tape "Breathe... As If Your Life Depended On It.," and lithographic greeting cards "Kathleen's Condolences." Her weekly column Life Goes On can be read in her website. She is also frequently interviewed for the internet, magazines, and books regarding today’s social issues. Kathleen works with anxiety, depression,bipolar, addictions, sexual abuse, relationship issues, stress, grief, death, adolescents, and couples.
Kathleen combines psychodynamic and CognitiveBehavioralTherapy described in her book, "The Psychotherapy Workbook." In private practice for 10 years in Beverly Hills, CA, she now practices in West Hartford, CT for the past 20 years. She is also available for home visits for emergencies or disabilities.
Dr. Cairns believes healing happens in the relationship between patient and therapist. Her work has focused on the teaching and development of communication and intimacy skills in relationships. Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, bipolar, addiction,sexual abuse, agoraphobia, stress management, the mindbody connection, and death and dying.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $170
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Kathleen Cairns
Psychologist, PsyD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 002301 Kathleen Cairns
- Attended Ryokan College, Connecticut College, Graduated 1992
- License: California 14125 / 1992
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kathleen Cairns
Psychologist, PsyD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (860) 236-5555
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Blind Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Blind Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Transpersonal
Kathleen Cairns
Psychologist, PsyD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (860) 236-5555