Author Archives: Kathleen McGrath, LPC

As I said in my last post, I am already braced for the anniversary of both of my parents’ death: February 9. I know that what I need most to get through that day is connection. I need to feel … Continue reading →

Here we go again. This day is full of so much emotion. On this day in 2022, my mom died. She was my person. I feel her absence every single day. On this day in 2023, my dad died. I … Continue reading →

I had therapy yesterday. I have had a lot of therapy in my lifetime, to be honest. I am currently seeing my therapist monthly. We have worked through a lot together and I am so grateful for her. During my … Continue reading →

A few days ago, I received this from a client who was tryinig to figure out how they felt about it: My first thought was, what sort of horrible therapist did this person have? Why would a therapist willingly encourage … Continue reading →

I can’t help but think about one of my favorite childhood memories. It is the very reason that New Year’s Eve is my favorite holiday. Have I already blogged about this? I don’t remember. Oh well, I’m doing this anyway! … Continue reading →

Not gonna lie. It sucks. Not that dating at any age is easy. It has never been for me. And as a twice-divorced person, it has not gotten any easier. In case you happen to be one of those happily … Continue reading →

This morning, Daisy and I met a friend for breakfast before heading to volunteer at the airport. We went to Eat N Park, a Pittsburgh staple. The server, Jes, was quite taken by Daisy. She and another employee brought cheese … Continue reading →

I swear every day is a fresh hell. This is fun: So the 7 years of college, thousands of hours of supervised practice, and hundreds of hours of specialized training do not make me a professional? If you voted for … Continue reading →

As a clinical therapist, I am tasked with helping clients cope with all sorts of challenges, trauma and mental health disorders. It is what I was trained to do and I really do love my job. That being said, since … Continue reading →

Back while I was still in grad school, my classmates would discuss where they saw themselves using their counseling degree. I remember always proclaiming that I had NO desire to go into private practice. I wanted to have a boss … Continue reading →