Kathryn Fortune-Gallagher , LMSW, LCSW

Kathryn Fortune-Gallagher brings more than three decades of experience as a social worker in both educational settings and clinical therapy. She has worked extensively with individuals facing learning challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem concerns, and codependency, and she also offers teen counseling and Christian counseling. Kathryn emphasizes a solution-focused approach that helps clients identify practical steps forward and build on their strengths. She is known for a calm, nonjudgmental manner and for being reliable and conscientious in her work with families and individuals.

Kathryn holds professional social work credentials - LMSW and LCSW - which indicate a licensed master social worker and a licensed clinical social worker, qualifications for providing clinical mental health services. Her practice spans a wide range of life issues, including parenting and blended family dynamics, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction and recovery challenges, and career or midlife transitions. Kathryn aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where people can address pressing concerns and develop lasting coping skills, drawing on practical interventions tailored to each person or family.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on building solutions rather than dwelling on problems; it helps clients clarify goals, recognize strengths, and take concrete steps toward change. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the aftereffects of traumatic experiences by helping individuals process difficult memories and develop coping tools to reduce their impact.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathryn works with each person to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. The aim is to find an approach that feels effective and sustainable for the individual or family.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access care from home, and maintain continuity of support during life transitions.