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Online therapist

Kathleen Connolly

Calm guidance through life transitions

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Credentials
LICSW
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kathleen

Kathleen Connolly uses a gentle, client-centered approach to help people facing life transitions and emotional challenges. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 20 years of experience. Kathleen listens first, then helps people sort through practical steps and new ways of thinking.

Her style is straightforward and calm, aimed at making change more manageable. She often supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and changes at work or in relationships.

Background and approach

Kathleen also addresses grief, trauma and abuse, and concerns like sleeping or eating difficulties. Her work includes attention to LGBT issues, compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, and ADHD when relevant. Her background includes broad experience across settings and with adults of many ages.

Kathleen draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help reframe unhelpful thoughts. She also uses mindfulness techniques to ground people when emotions feel overwhelming. Narrative therapy is another part of her toolkit; she helps people tell the story of their lives in clearer, more useful ways.

Motivational interviewing supports clients who want to make concrete changes but feel stuck. She practices in Massachusetts and conducts sessions in English. Sessions may be scheduled by following the site process to match with a therapist and book a time.

Kathleen does not take international clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a strong working relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps clarify values and goals; this approach is useful when someone needs supportive, steady guidance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. It teaches simple tools to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress related to life changes.

Mindfulness therapy teaches short practices to stay present when emotions are intense. These techniques help reduce overwhelm and improve sleep and concentration in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and tailor methods accordingly in a collaborative way. That conversation can change over time as goals evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging let people fit care into busy days and connect from where they are. These options can make it easier to keep momentum between sessions and try methods in real life while staying connected to a licensed professional.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
Kathleen works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and career concerns. She also supports people with grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues on the provided list.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative. She uses straightforward talk, practical strategies, and gentle guidance to help people make progress.
What experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, with work across multiple settings and with adults spanning a wide age range.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a LICSW with the credential listed as MA LICSW LICSW115945 and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Massachusetts
Languages
English

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