Kathleen Connolly, LICSW

Kathleen Connolly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people through big life changes and the emotions that come with them. Her work often addresses stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career transitions, and issues related to caregiving and aging.

She approaches therapy as a partnership where the relationship matters most. Kathleen uses straightforward conversation to help people understand their strengths and limits. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between visits as well as on reflecting about patterns that keep causing pain.

Her background includes long-term work across varied clinical settings and with a wide age range of adults. That breadth informs how she tailors strategies to each person’s situation. She also has experience supporting people with grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and challenges around body image and sexuality.

Clients can expect an emphasis on clear goals and gradual change. Kathleen helps people name what matters, try new behaviors, and notice what works. She also pays attention to how relationships and family of origin issues affect current struggles.

Please note she does not take clients who have had thoughts of suicide in the past six months. If you are considering starting, use the platform’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How Kathleen Uses Talk Therapy Online

Kathleen blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to help people manage symptoms and handle life transitions. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and building a respectful relationship so the client feels heard and guided rather than judged. Cognitive behavioral work looks at thought and behavior patterns and helps people test small changes to reduce anxiety or depression. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kathleen works together with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts pacing and techniques as therapy progresses so the plan stays useful and realistic.

The practical benefit of online therapy is that it can fit into a busy life. Confirm the current session formats before booking, since that information can change. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule around work, reduce travel time, and allow a quieter, shorter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals can use the time to set clear goals, try tools between visits, and track progress in ways that fit everyday routines.