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Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly

Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly

LCSW

Connecticut

Experienced LCSW focused on practical support

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Connecticut / 1591
Experience
38 years
Languages
English
Location
Connecticut

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    • Goal oriented
    • Compassionate care
    • Skills focused

    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 who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or facing major life changes. Kathy offers calm, straightforward support for practical problems like sleeping, eating, and managing everyday emotions.

    Her style is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and nurturing. She works with each person to set clear, realistic goals for therapy. Sessions include skills practice and check-ins so progress stays focused and practical.

    Kathy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to make changes but feel uncertain or stuck. Mindfulness techniques are woven in to help with stress, anxiety, and grounding after difficult experiences.

    She has a long history supporting people through trauma, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. Kathy also addresses family problems, caregiver stress, parenting challenges, and issues related to body image and self-esteem.

    People who work with Kathy can expect a mix of problem-solving, skill-building, and gentle reflection. She aims to meet each person where they are and adjust her approach to fit their needs and preferences. This makes her a practical choice for those seeking steady, experienced guidance.

  2. How her approaches translate to online work

    Kathleen Kelly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when helping people with change and coping. CBT focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts and behaviors and practicing small, testable changes to improve mood and daily functioning. Motivational Interviewing involves gentle conversations that help a person find their own reasons for change and build confidence to act.

    She also brings mindfulness techniques into sessions to help with anxiety, stress, and grounding after difficult events. These are short, practical exercises a person can try during and between meetings to reduce reactivity and increase calm.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathy will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts the mix of strategies as people progress and as needs shift.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use mindfulness and homework exercises in everyday environments to build new habits.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changesADHD

    Also works with

    LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Body imageCaregiver issues and stressEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsImpulsivityObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    38+ years

    Listed in

    Connecticut

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she help with?

    She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma, grief, and caregiver strain. Other areas include eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and relationship or family difficulties.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and nurturing. She works collaboratively to set clear goals and uses practical skills and check-ins during sessions.

    How much experience does she have?

    She brings 38 years of experience working in community behavioral health and educational settings with individuals and groups.

    What credentials and region are listed?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Connecticut.

    In what languages are sessions offered?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions scheduled and paid?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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