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Kathleen Connolly, LICSW
Massachusetts
LICSW - Stress and life changes
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Kathleen
Kathleen Connolly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 20 years of practice. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, career shifts, caregiving strain, and other life changes. She also works with concerns related to grief, trauma, sleep and eating difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and LGBT issues.
Her work often focuses on the emotions around transitions. That includes job changes, relationship shifts, aging, and the stresses of caregiving. She uses clear, practical conversation to notice patterns and find workable steps forward.
In sessions she emphasizes the relationship between the person and the therapist. She uses listening and reflection to help people recognize their strengths and limits. She then helps people experiment with different ways of responding to stress and worry.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques. These tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and build routines that support daily functioning.
Kathleen’s background includes varied settings and a wide age range of clients. She does not work with anyone who has had suicidal thoughts in the past six months. Sessions are scheduled by the clinician, and scheduling options can change over time.
How Kathleen blends CBT and related methods for remote work
Kathleen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that add to worry or low mood and to try new, practical responses. CBT sessions focus on clear steps - noticing a thought, testing it, and choosing a different action when needed. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and reflects what matters to the person so goals remain grounded in everyday life. Mindfulness therapy adds short practices to help with attention, sleep, and emotional regulation, useful when stress or grief makes concentration hard.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Kathleen will discuss goals and preferences and collaborate on which methods to prioritize. She adjusts the pace and techniques based on what the person reports between sessions and what they want to accomplish in therapy.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online options when booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also support continuity of care when life changes make in-person visits difficult.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, career changes, caregiving strain, grief, trauma, and sleep or eating issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses. That work is combined with mindfulness and narrative techniques when helpful.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working across varied settings and age ranges.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in Massachusetts and holds the LICSW credential noted above.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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