Kathleen Connolly, LICSW
Experienced LICSW guiding life transitions
Details
| Name | Kathleen Connolly |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW |
| Based in | Massachusetts |
| Licensed in | Massachusetts |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Kathleen
Kathleen Connolly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience supporting adults through change and emotional challenges. She focuses on practical, steady guidance when life shifts feel overwhelming. Kathleen uses clear, straightforward language so people know what to expect in sessions.
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and burnout. Career shifts, relationship strain, aging concerns, and caregiver stress are common topics. She also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, eating or sleeping difficulties, bipolar disorder, and attention challenges.
Background and approach
Her approach values the relationship between client and therapist. Kathleen sees therapy as a shared journey of discovery. She listens for the stories people tell about themselves and looks for moments of strength to build on.
Practically, she blends Narrative ideas with client-centered care and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means she helps people reframe unhelpful stories, practice new behaviors, and develop clearer goals. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are used when they fit the person’s needs.
Kathleen has worked in many settings across Massachusetts with adults of varied ages. She aims to make sessions focused and useful by helping people identify small, realistic steps forward. Her style is calm, direct, and respectful.
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. People choose the format that best fits their schedule and communication needs.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career difficulties among the things Kathleen works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kathleen directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kathleen directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Kathleen often combines Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques. Narrative Therapy means looking at the stories people tell about themselves and identifying alternatives that open up new choices. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person. Cognitive behavioral techniques help break down unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to see what works.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kathleen will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life before settling on a direction. She treats approach choice as a team decision and adjusts methods over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls let people use body language and more natural conversation when exploring personal stories. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can fit into busy days, allow reflection between messages, and be helpful for tracking progress between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions and keep momentum while working on change.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and career or relationship transitions. Other areas include grief, trauma, eating and sleeping issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Narrative approaches with client-centered listening and practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy. She focuses on understanding personal stories and finding small, concrete steps forward.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with about 20 years of experience working in a range of settings. Much of her work has involved helping adults navigate life transitions and emotional challenges.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Massachusetts and holds the MA LICSW credential, which is listed as her professional qualification.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
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