Dr. Kathleen Morse, LCSW-R

New York | Online sessions in New York | English | Explore online therapy options »

Practical, story-centered therapy for life challenges

Details

Name	Dr. Kathleen Morse
Credentials	LCSW-R
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	15

About Kathleen

Dr. Kathleen Morse helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship issues, trauma, and major life changes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) based in New York with 15 years of clinical experience.

Her approach is direct and compassionate and aimed at practical steps toward feeling better. Her work focuses on everyday problems that pile up and feel overwhelming. She supports people dealing with mood disorders, bipolar symptoms, self-esteem struggles, social anxiety, and the stresses of caregiving or chronic illness.

Background and approach

She also helps those navigating divorce, loss, end-of-life decisions, and questions about life purpose. Sessions combine strategies from narrative methods, cognitive behavioral work, and mindfulness. That means clients talk about their stories to spot patterns, try small behavior and thinking changes, and use simple attention practices to manage symptoms.

The tone in sessions is warm and straightforward, with an emphasis on skills people can use between meetings. Dr. Morse draws on experience across hospitals, cancer centers, hospice settings, and community agencies.

That background informs practical help for medical and caregiving concerns as well as emotional ones. She tailors each plan to a person's strengths and goals rather than using one fixed method. People who choose her can expect a collaborative, respectful relationship.

The focus is on clear goals, steady skill-building, and making changes that fit daily life. Dr. Morse aims to walk alongside clients as they work toward balance and renewed direction.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief among the things Kathleen works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
Mindfulness 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

Narrative and Skill-Based Care Online

Dr. Morse uses narrative approaches to help people rethink the stories they tell about themselves. That work focuses on how life events and relationships shape a person's sense of identity and looks for alternative, more helpful meanings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness therapy adds simple, present-focused practices to improve attention and reduce reactivity, which can help with stress, grief, and chronic illness.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. She partners with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting plans as progress is made. Clients are invited to try techniques in session and use them between meetings so the work connects to daily life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversation and face-to-face connection. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for short updates, brief coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does she commonly address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, bipolar and other mood concerns, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, compassionate, and direct. Sessions emphasize collaboration, practical skills, and exploring personal stories to find new perspectives.

What is her clinical background?

She has 15 years of clinical experience and has worked in clinics, hospitals, cancer centers, hospice, and nonprofit settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) in New York and practices from that state.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer online?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client’s preference.

How is cost handled?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Contacting this therapist

Sessions with Kathleen are arranged through our partner platform. It asks a few questions about what you are looking for, then shows you the therapists available to you, including Kathleen where she has space. Ask about fees, and whether she holds a licence or registration where you live.

Explore online therapy options »

Or see other therapists in New York »

This is a partner link. We will earn a commission if you sign up through it, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.