Business Details
Mental Health Therapy for Complex Relationships
With over four decades of experience, I specialize in addressing complex relationship dynamics through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. My practice focuses on supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating challenges related to neurodivergence, codependency, high-conflict divorces, and empathy dysfunction. Drawing from advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and Ericksonian Hypnosis, I provide personalized online video therapy sessions tailored to each client's unique needs.My work is informed by both professional expertise and personal lived experience with autism spectrum disorders, enabling me to offer compassionate, practical solutions for rebuilding healthy relationships. I have authored multiple books and developed educational resources to empower clients globally, while maintaining a commitment to ethical practice and client-centered care.
Services
Online Video Therapy
Neurodivergent Relationship Counseling
Codependency Support
High-Conflict Divorce Guidance
Empathy Dysfunction Treatment
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience treating neurodivergent relationships
- Certified in advanced therapeutic techniques (CBT, NLP, Hypnosis)
- Personal experience with autism spectrum disorders
- Offers global online video therapy sessions
- Author of groundbreaking resources for empathy dysfunction
What people say
Lifesaver
Positive impact
Changed my life
Compassionate care
Practical solutions
Services
Online Video Therapy
Secure online therapy sessions conducted via HIPAA-compliant video software. This service provides accessible mental health support for clients worldwide, particularly benefiting those with neurodivergent relationships or mobility challenges. Sessions maintain the same therapeutic depth as in-person meetings while offering greater flexibility and comfort in a familiar environment.
Neurodivergent Relationship Counseling
Specialized counseling for neurotypical partners and families of individuals on the autism spectrum. Addresses communication barriers, emotional disconnects, and daily living challenges through evidence-based strategies. Helps clients develop practical tools to foster mutual understanding and maintain healthy relationship boundaries while navigating neurodivergent dynamics.
Codependency Support
Therapeutic intervention for individuals trapped in destructive codependent patterns. Focuses on establishing healthy boundaries, rebuilding self-worth, and breaking cycles of enabling behaviors. Combines cognitive restructuring with practical exercises to help clients reclaim personal agency and develop balanced relationship dynamics through individual and couples therapy.
High-Conflict Divorce Guidance
Specialized support for navigating contentious divorces involving narcissistic partners or custody battles. Provides strategies to protect clients' interests while minimizing emotional trauma. Focuses on practical solutions for post-divorce adjustment, parental alienation issues, and rebuilding life after high-conflict separations through both therapeutic and educational approaches.
Empathy Dysfunction Treatment
Targeted therapy for relationships affected by empathy deficits. Develops practical communication tools using the Empathy Triad framework to improve mutual understanding. Addresses challenges in recognizing emotional needs and perspectives, particularly in neurodivergent couples, through structured exercises and real-world application of empathy-building techniques.
People
Kathy Marshack, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Marshack is a licensed psychologist with 40+ years of experience specializing in complex relationships. She holds a doctorate in Psychology and master's in Social Work, with certifications in multiple therapeutic modalities. Her personal experience with neurodivergence and high-conflict divorce informs her compassionate, practical approach to therapy.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide online video therapy specializing in neurodivergent relationships, codependency, high-conflict divorce, and empathy dysfunction using evidence-based techniques like CBT and NLP.
How does online therapy work?
Sessions use secure HIPAA-compliant video software, allowing private therapy from your home. The process maintains therapeutic depth while offering greater accessibility and comfort in familiar surroundings.
Do you accept insurance?
I'm a preferred provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield and can bill out-of-network plans. Check with your insurer for specific coverage details regarding mental health services.
What resources are available between sessions?
Clients access self-help groups, educational materials, and my authored resources including books and podcasts focused on neurodivergent relationships and empathy development.
How do you handle emergency situations?
While I don't provide crisis services, I help clients develop coping strategies during sessions. For emergencies, I recommend contacting local mental health crisis lines or emergency services.
Can you help with parenting challenges?
Yes, I specialize in supporting parents in neurodivergent families, addressing communication barriers, behavioral challenges, and maintaining healthy family dynamics through practical, evidence-based approaches.
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