- Person-centered care
- Focus on transitions
- Practical coping skills
About Kathleen
Kathleen Connolly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 20 years of practice experience. She focuses on helping people navigate big life changes and the emotions that come with them. Kathleen works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career transitions, grief, and codependency. She aims to help people recognize their strengths and cope with difficult moments.
Kathleen has practiced across many settings and with a wide range of ages. Much of her work involves supporting people through transitions related to work, relationships, aging, and caregiving. She also addresses trauma, eating and sleeping difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach centers on the relationship between therapist and client. She describes therapy as a journey of self-discovery and seeks to guide people toward clearer self-understanding. Kathleen uses that relationship to help clients identify strengths and challenges and to build practical ways to move forward.
She blends conversational, person-focused methods with structured tools when useful. That can include exploring personal stories, learning new ways of thinking about problems, and practicing mindful skills to manage stress and mood. The goal is to support clearer choices and more manageable daily routines.
Please note she does not work with anyone who has thought about suicide in the past six months. To begin a connection, clients follow the site's Start Therapy process and schedule according to her availability.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship and listening closely to what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs a supportive place to sort feelings and make choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical tools to change patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and habit changes.
Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention practices and grounding skills to reduce stress and increase present-moment awareness. These techniques can help with emotional ups and downs and improve daily coping.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Plans are adjusted together as work progresses so the approach fits the person's needs.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone practice new skills in the context of everyday life, then bring what they learn back into sessions for review.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career shifts, grief, codependency, and related concerns such as trauma, eating and sleeping issues, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is relational and person-centered, combining conversational work with structured techniques like cognitive strategies and mindfulness when useful.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience across a variety of settings and client ages.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Massachusetts and holds an MA and the LICSW credential noted above.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy connection?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.