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 worked with individuals and groups to address traumatic life events, depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, family conflicts, caregiver and parenting challenges, and a range of related concerns including stress, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue.

Her counseling approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and nurturing. She adapts her methods to fit each client's needs and preferences and partners with clients to set clear, achievable goals for therapy. She draws on cognitive-behavioral principles, mindfulness strategies, and stress-management techniques to help clients build practical skills and find more effective ways of coping.

Kathy recognizes that seeking professional support takes courage and she approaches each person with kindness and respect. She aims to provide a supportive environment for exploration, problem solving, and personal growth, and looks forward to working with clients as they pursue their goals.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT emphasizes practical skills and strategies that can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns by breaking problems into manageable steps.

She also incorporates mindfulness therapy, which teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices. Mindfulness can help people respond to difficult emotions with greater calm and clarity and is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Motivational interviewing is another approach she may use to support clients who are ambivalent about change. This collaborative, client-centered method helps people explore their own motivations and strengthen their commitment to specific goals.

Determining the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with clients to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across life transitions, and receive consistent support from therapists without the need for travel.