- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Kathleen
Kathleen Connolly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and career changes, and many other life transitions. Kathleen also addresses trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, bipolar concerns, sleep and eating struggles, and issues related to caregiving and aging.
She has worked in a range of settings and with adults across a wide age span. Much of her practice focuses on helping people manage the emotions that come with change. That includes transitions at work, shifts in relationships, and challenges tied to aging or caregiving responsibilities.
Kathleen emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as central to the work. She uses that relationship to help people better understand their strengths and limits. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation about choices and coping strategies.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. These methods are used to help people clarify values, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and build manageable steps toward goals.
She asks prospective clients to note that she does not work with people who have thought about suicide in the last six months. For next steps she asks people to use the service's matching flow to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Kathleen’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy starts by focusing on the person and their concerns. In practice this means sessions begin with open conversation about what matters most and what feels hardest right now. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online sessions can include short skill practice and worksheets to spot and test unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness therapy introduces brief attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and support clearer thinking during stressful moments.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Kathleen will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts methods as the work progresses so sessions reflect what is helpful in day-to-day life.
The practical benefits of online work depend on the session options offered. The biography does not list specific formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from a busy schedule. Therapists and licensed professionals use these formats to keep the focus on clear conversation and skill practice that can be brought into regular life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt or shame?
Kathleen works with adults on issues like low self-esteem, relationship problems, family of origin issues, grief, trauma, and transitions that can carry guilt or shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame in sessions?
She uses client-centered conversation together with cognitive behavioral and narrative techniques to help people reframe thoughts and examine the stories they tell about themselves.
What is her clinical experience?
She has practiced as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker for 20 years and has worked with adults across a broad age range in multiple settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LICSW practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.