Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly, LCSW - Therapist in Connecticut

About Kathleen

Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 38 years of experience in community behavioral health and educational settings. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, and life changes. Her way of working is calm and respectful and aims to make conversations feel manageable for busy parents and caregivers.

She uses clear goals and simple tools in sessions. Kathy often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.

Background and approach

She also teaches mindfulness practices to ease intense feelings and to find small moments of calm during a hectic day. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help clients notice strengths and set realistic next steps. When trauma is part of the story, she uses trauma-focused methods that prioritize safety and pacing.

She adapts these approaches to each person rather than applying a single method to everyone. Kathy has spent decades helping people work through family problems, caregiver stress, and relationship strain. She also addresses concerns such as mood disorders, eating and sleeping difficulties, obsessive behaviors, panic, and social anxiety.

Her experience includes supporting LGBT and young adult issues as well as women's concerns. Sessions are offered in English from Connecticut. Kathy aims to listen without judgment and to partner with clients on clear, achievable plans.

She encourages straightforward conversation and practical steps parents can try between sessions.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and parenting support

Michelle uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help parents and caregivers manage stress and change. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions and helps people test new ways of thinking and behaving for clearer outcomes. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and create moments of calm during busy days.

She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to help clients set practical goals and find small, sustainable steps forward. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work and she will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match needs, goals, and preferences.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for parents and caregivers juggling schedules. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to continue momentum between appointments. Clients can move between formats as needed to keep progress going.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Kathy works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiver stress, mood disorders, and relationship and family problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and nurturing. She focuses on clear goals and practical steps that fit each person.

How long has she worked in the field?

She has 38 years of experience in community behavioral health and educational settings supporting individuals and groups.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CT LCSW 1591, practicing from Connecticut.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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 therapist availability.

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Experience: 38 years
Licensed: Connecticut
Languages: English

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