- LICSW clinician
- 20 years experience
- Works with adults
About Kathleen
Kathleen Connolly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with two decades of practice. She focuses on helping people through major life transitions, persistent low mood, anxiety, and struggles with self-esteem. Kathleen writes in a direct, compassionate way and aims to help people find practical steps forward.
She has worked in many settings and with a wide range of ages. Much of her work involves transitions tied to work, relationships, aging, and caregiver responsibilities. She also supports people managing depression, anxiety, attention differences, and grief.
Kathleen values the relationship between client and therapist above all. She approaches therapy as a shared journey where clients learn about their strengths and limits. Her style is collaborative and geared toward helping people make clearer choices and build on what already works.
Her methods draw on client-centered ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches. In sessions she helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and reframe difficult stories about themselves.
Please note that she does not work with anyone who has had thoughts of suicide in the last six months. She asks that clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to her availability.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel understood and heard; it helps with decision points and emotional struggle. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and offers concrete steps to test and change them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, often helping with stress and sleep.Kathleen treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. Together they decide whether to emphasize practical CBT tools, reflective client-centered work, mindfulness exercises, or a mix of techniques.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to practice skills between appointments and to use written exercises or mindfulness prompts in daily routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career changes, grief, trauma, and coping with life changes including disasters.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work is relationship-focused and collaborative, using gentle guidance to help clients learn about strengths and limits.
How much experience does she have?
Kathleen has been a licensed clinical social worker for 20 years and has practiced in a variety of settings with many age groups.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are fees handled?
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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.