Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly, LCSW
- 38 years experience
- Trauma and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
About Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly
Her approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental, and she adapts therapy methods to match each person’s needs and preferences. Kathy partners with clients to set clear goals for counseling and draws on cognitive behavioral principles, mindfulness strategies, and stress management techniques to address practical problems and emotional distress. She also integrates motivational and solution-focused ideas when appropriate to help clients move toward change.
Kathy emphasizes collaborative work, helping people identify strengths and develop concrete skills to cope with symptoms, improve relationships, and navigate difficult situations. Her clinical experience includes supporting issues related to trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, sleep and eating concerns, relationship and family struggles, anger and impulse challenges, and caregiver and compassion fatigue. Her practice reflects decades of experience offering steady, respectful guidance to those seeking support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly have?
Kathleen "Kathy" Kelly has 38 years of professional experience.
Is Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and her license details are CT LCSW 1591.
In which languages does Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly located?
She is located in Connecticut.
How can I work with Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly as my therapist?
You can work with Kathleen "Kathy" Kelly through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly work with international clients?
Kathleen "Kathy" Kelly does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Care and Practical Support
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more effective strategies. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday challenges where changing thoughts and actions can reduce distress.
Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings. It can support stress management, sleep difficulties, emotional regulation, and work alongside other treatments to lessen reactivity and promote calm.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people find their own motivation for change. It is useful when someone feels ambivalent about making adjustments in areas like health habits, parenting approaches, or substance use.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kathleen works collaboratively with clients and will help explore which methods fit best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust strategies as progress is made.
Online care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access support from home or work, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not feasible, while still allowing meaningful therapeutic work to take place.
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