Meet our Team….

A young woman with shoulder-length purple hair and a nose ring, sitting on a sofa in a cozy living room with plants, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall in the background.

Kathryn Mattingly, MS, LPC, CSAC, ICS

Kathryn is a Licensed Professional Counselor who enjoys helping people navigate substance use, anxiety, depression, and life’s challenges. She earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UW–Whitewater in 2016 and has 10 years of experience supporting individuals on their journey toward positive change.

Kathryn uses a variety of approaches, with a focus on solution-focused therapy. She believes in meeting people where they are, building on their strengths, and creating a comfortable, supportive space where they can feel heard and understood.

Marcia Hoscheit, Office Manager

Marcia is the wonderful glue that helps keep Empathy in Practice running smoothly. She ensures that our environment feels like a safe space rather than a clinic. She approaches every phone call, email and question with empathy and zero judgment.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Most insurance companies do cover therapy. However, there may be out of pocket costs such as a co-pay or if you haven’t met your deductible yet. Please contact your health insurance directly if you have questions about what services are covered and the cost. It is the client or responsible billing party's responsibility to be aware of their deductible, copay amount and if we are in network.

  • Of course! Please contact us directly if you are interested in our self pay services. Please note, we require payment at the time of your appointment.

    Intake session: $225 (This is required for all new clients, for intake paperwork and treatment planning)

    Individual 60 minute session: $150

    Individual 45 minute session: $125

    Individual 30 minute session: $90

    Substance Use Assessment (formal written report): $250

  • Please call 608-371-9752.

    If you cancel your appointment with less than 24 hours notice, you may be subject to a 100.00 late cancelation fee. Additionally, if you do not show up to your appointment, you may be charged a 150.00 no show fee.

    If you have reoccurring cancelations within a 30 day period you may lose your preferred timeslot, face termination or a 100.00 fee for habitual rescheduling/cancelations.

  • You have multiple different ways! Feel free to give us a call at 608-371-9752 or email us at [email protected] or fill out the contact us page.

    We aim to respond quickly—usually within 2-3 business day.

  • Yes, we do! We want to make therapy as accessible as we can.

  • We’re in this together - open, honest, and ready to help you grow your strengths and make them work for you.

    My approach is grounded in Solution-Focused Therapy. I believe that even during difficult times, people have strengths, resilience, and resources within themselves that can help create change. Together, we’ll identify what is already working, build on your strengths, and develop practical, achievable steps toward the future you want.

  • I am able to serve the entire state of Wisconsin but I am located in the Rock/Walworth area.