Kathleen Connolly, LICSW

Kathleen Connolly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with two decades of practice. She focuses on helping people navigate major life changes, manage anxiety and depression, and build stronger self-esteem. Kathleen draws on straightforward talk and steady support to help people find clearer footing during uncertain times.

She has worked in many settings and with adults across a wide age range. Much of her work centers on transitions related to careers, relationships, aging, and caregiving. She also addresses issues such as chronic illness, grief, trauma, and ADHD in practical, everyday terms.

Kathleen values the relationship between client and therapist above all. She treats therapy as a collaborative journey where the client’s experience leads the way. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, recognizing patterns, and practicing small steps to meet current challenges.

Her approach blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. She also uses motivational interviewing to support change and narrative methods to help people reframe difficult life stories. These tools are used to match what the person needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Clients are asked to schedule appointments through Kathleen to keep things organized, and she notes limited evening availability. She does not take clients who have had active suicidal thoughts in the past six months. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

Using client-centered and CBT approaches online

Many of Kathleen's core methods can be used in remote work. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities, creating space to talk through emotions and decisions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior, and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful habits. Mindfulness therapy teaches basic awareness practices to reduce anxiety and improve coping.

Finding the right fit is a process. Kathleen will work together with the client to decide which approach or combination of methods best matches goals and preferences. The plan can change as needs shift, and small practical steps are emphasized so progress feels manageable.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins that match a work break or caregiving schedule. Talk with the therapist during the matching step about scheduling, length of sessions, and any adjustments needed to make therapy usable day to day.