- 38 years experience
- Practical coping tools
- Compassionate and steady
About Kathleen
Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 38 years of experience in community behavioral health and educational settings. She helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions. Kathy also addresses panic disorder and panic attacks among other concerns. Her manner is compassionate and nonjudgmental, and she focuses on setting clear, practical goals with each person she meets.
Kathy adapts her work to fit each person’s needs and preferences. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She teaches simple mindfulness practices that can reduce worry and bring attention back to the present.
She also draws on motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons and energy for change. Solution-focused techniques are used to build on small successes and keep progress moving forward. Trauma-focused therapy is available for those coping with past injuries to mood and safety.
Sessions are practical and paced to what feels manageable. Kathy will help set short-term goals and offer tools to use between sessions. She pays attention to everyday limits like sleep, parenting stress, caregiver strain, and work demands while planning steps forward.
People who want clear steps, calm coaching, and respectful support may find her approach a good fit. Her work centers on collaboration, steady guidance, and building confidence to handle life’s challenges.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Many of Kathy's methods focus on clear, usable skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice patterns of thinking that fuel anxiety and replace them with more helpful options, which can reduce panic symptoms and worry. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to interrupt spirals of fear and calm the nervous system. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and builds momentum for steps like sleep or routine changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kathy will listen to your goals and preferences and then suggest a mix of techniques to try. She treats the selection as collaborative and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use a break at work or fit an appointment around caregiving duties. Licensed professionals typically adapt tools like worksheets, breathing exercises, and brief behavioral tasks so they work well in remote sessions.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kathy commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and a range of related issues including panic disorder and panic attacks, trauma, caregiver strain, and sleep or eating difficulties.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is compassionate and nonjudgmental. She sets clear goals and uses practical strategies like cognitive-behavioral ideas and mindfulness to address day-to-day problems.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 38 years of experience working in community behavioral health and educational settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CT LCSW, and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are costs 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 a session according to the therapist's availability.