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Kimberly "Kim" Fahey, LCSW
Connecticut
LCSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- Cognitive behavioral focus
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Kimberly
Kimberly "Kim" Fahey is a Connecticut licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She focuses on practical steps clients can try and on clarifying what is getting in the way of day-to-day functioning. Kim presents herself plainly and directly so people know what to expect from sessions.
Clients work with her to name unhelpful thoughts and habits. She uses conversation and simple exercises rather than long lectures. Sessions aim to find a few workable changes that fit into a client’s life and routine.
Her background includes a mix of brief solution-focused methods and longer-term psychodynamic work. She also draws on mindfulness practices to help with emotion regulation and on cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge thinking patterns. This mix lets her adjust the pace depending on whether someone needs quick problem solving or deeper reflection.
In practice she helps people sort out family of origin issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and caregiver stress. She also supports those dealing with adoption and foster care concerns, abandonment, hoarding, impulsivity, and isolation. Kim helps clients weigh options and practice new responses in small, achievable steps.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. She asks clear questions, gives direct feedback, and follows up with practical suggestions. To begin, people typically complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to set priorities and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Kim uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes. CBT is practical and helps with anxiety, depression, and repetitive worry by breaking problems into manageable steps. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the client's concerns and to listen with attention, which supports clearer goal setting and personal reflection.Mindfulness Therapy is another tool she uses to teach simple attention and breathing practices. These techniques help with emotion regulation and can make moments of high stress easier to tolerate. Together these methods give both short-term tools and options for deeper work depending on the issue.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work she does with each person. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels doable, then suggest approaches to try. That collaboration guides whether sessions emphasize CBT exercises, reflective discussion, or brief skills practice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they fit into daily life more easily, allow shorter check-ins, and remove travel time. Online work can make it simpler to practice real-world changes between meetings and to keep therapy consistent with a busy schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, family of origin issues, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and structured, using conversation, brief exercises, and concrete homework. She mixes short-term problem solving with deeper reflection when needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kim has 25 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credential and location should I know about?
She holds a Connecticut LCSW license and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to set priorities.
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