- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Narrative work
About Kathleen
Kathleen Connolly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 20 years of practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career shifts, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, and life changes. She also addresses issues related to ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue.
Kathleen has worked across varied settings and with a wide range of adults. Much of her work focuses on transitions - starting new jobs, shifting roles in relationships, aging, and caregiving stress. She explains things plainly and helps people break problems into manageable steps.
Her priority is the relationship between therapist and client. She uses that relationship to help people understand their strengths and challenges. Sessions include active listening, practical problem solving, and exploring patterns that keep difficulties repeating.
Kathleen draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. She integrates these approaches to address mood, anxiety, identity, and behavioral patterns. The work often mixes talk with exercises to try between sessions.
She asks people to note she does not work with anyone who has had thoughts of suicide in the last six months. For people interested in starting, the process begins by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online booking flow.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship. In practice this looks like sessions where the therapist reflects concerns, asks clarifying questions, and helps the client name priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. CBT work often includes practical exercises and short homework tasks to change patterns and cope with anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus; it can be used alongside other approaches for mood and anxiety concerns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathleen will talk with the client about goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The first sessions are often about building rapport and deciding which methods to focus on together.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and avoiding travel time, which can make regular appointments easier to keep. If you need to check in during a short break at work, different online formats can sometimes allow shorter check-ins or phone options that use less bandwidth. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking so you know what to expect.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career changes, relationship issues, grief, trauma, ADHD, bipolar, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style emphasizes the therapist-client relationship, clear conversation, practical problem solving, and exercises to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has twenty years of experience as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in a variety of clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an MA and is an LICSW practicing in Massachusetts.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which session formats are offered.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.