Dr. Kevin Lally, LCSW - Therapist in Pennsylvania

About Kevin

Dr. Kevin Lally is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania. He offers practical, down-to-earth support for people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, career worries, and other life challenges.

He writes plainly and aims to help clients find realistic steps forward. He draws on 16 years of experience in social work and advanced academic training. He earned a Master of Social Work from Temple University and a Doctorate of Social Work from Millersville University.

Background and approach

Those degrees underpin his clinical thinking and teaching work with graduate and undergraduate students. In sessions he uses methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. He also uses mindfulness and solution-focused tools to build skills for day-to-day life.

Expect a mix of practical skill-building, emotion regulation techniques, and focused work on past trauma when appropriate. Dr. Lally has helped people with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, mood disorders, panic, addictions, and issues tied to identity and relationships.

He has particular attention to fatherhood and family of origin themes, as well as men's mental health topics. He also works with concerns such as ADHD, sexual health, and immigration-related stress. He offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.

The approach is collaborative - he and each person decide together what makes sense for their goals and day-to-day life.

Online approaches that fit your life

Dr. Lally uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, for trauma-related symptoms. EMDR focuses on reducing the emotional charge of painful memories through structured processing. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication when feelings run high.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. He works together with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the issue at hand. That collaborative process helps set clear, realistic steps forward.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep consistent work between sessions. Sessions can focus on skills training, targeted trauma work, or short-term problem solving depending on what the person needs.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What types of problems does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, career difficulties, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma, and related issues such as ADHD and panic.

What is his general approach in therapy?

He blends cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, DBT skills, EMDR for trauma, and solution-focused techniques to teach practical tools and address painful memories.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 16 years of experience in social work and clinical practice to his sessions and has worked across a range of mental health concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for him?

He is licensed as a LCSW in Pennsylvania with license number PA LCSW CW018621.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

In what session formats can people meet with him?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 16 years
Licensed: Pennsylvania
Languages: English

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