Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly , LCSW

Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 38 years of experience in community behavioral health and educational settings. She has supported individuals and groups through a range of concerns, including traumatic life events, depression and anxiety, self-esteem work, family conflict, and caregiver and parenting challenges. Her background spans both clinical and educational environments, bringing a practical, experienced perspective to therapeutic work.

Kathy's counseling style is compassionate, non-judgmental, and nurturing. She tailors interventions to meet each person's unique needs and preferences, collaborating with clients to develop clear, attainable goals for therapy. In her practice she draws on cognitive-behavioral principles to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, uses mindfulness strategies to increase present-moment awareness and stress management techniques to build coping skills.

She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help and aims to offer kind, respectful support throughout the therapeutic process. Kathy works with clients at their own pace, focusing on practical tools and measurable steps toward improved well-being, and looks forward to supporting individuals who choose to pursue growth and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly uses evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and many daily stressors by teaching practical skills and structured strategies. Mindfulness Therapy helps people become more aware of present-moment experience and develop a kinder, less reactive relationship to thoughts and feelings; it can reduce stress and improve emotional regulation. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic events by creating safety, processing distressing memories in manageable ways, and building coping tools to reduce trauma-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathy works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adjusts methods as treatment unfolds so the plan fits each person. Licensed professionals often blend techniques to match the situation and pace of progress.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access from home or other locations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, allow regular follow-up between sessions, and provide multiple ways to communicate based on comfort and convenience.