Kimberly "Kim" Fahey, LCSW - Therapist in Connecticut

About Kimberly

Kimberly "Kim" Fahey is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Connecticut. She brings 25 years of experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Kim aims to make the first step easier by offering steady, practical support during difficult times.

Her approach centers on listening without judgment. She creates a calm space where people can talk through messy feelings and weigh options.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on clear, doable steps clients can try between meetings. Kim uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people spot unhelpful thinking and build small, sustainable habits. She also draws on client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to understand how past patterns affect present choices.

Solution-focused techniques are used when clients want brief, goal-oriented work. Over her career she has helped people facing a wide range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety. These include issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, caregiver stress, family problems, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, hoarding, impulsivity, isolation, and worries about life direction.

Sessions are offered in English and can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Kim works with each person to find an approach that fits their goals and daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit family life

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting conversation. It helps when someone needs a calm space to sort feelings and find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking patterns and practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It is useful for stress, parenting frustrations, and changing habits.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which approaches match their goals and everyday routine. Together they track what helps and adjust plans as needed so sessions remain useful and focused on real-life changes.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These formats let people fit appointments around school, work, or caregiving duties and to continue support when life gets busy. The variety of options also allows the therapist and client to choose what feels most comfortable for talking and practicing new skills.

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 kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like abandonment, caregiver stress, family problems, and isolation.

What is the general style of therapy?

Her style is practical and supportive, offering nonjudgmental listening, skill practice, and clear steps clients can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kim has 25 years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, parenting, and life transition issues.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, CT LCSW 005853, licensed in Connecticut.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How do costs and scheduling work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; scheduling follows the platform process after matching.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 25 years
Licensed: Connecticut
Languages: English

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