Hello! My name is Kathleen Connolly. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years. I have worked in a variety of settings with a wide diversity of populations. My clients have ranged in age from 20- 104. Much of my work has been helping people who are challenged with personal transitions and the many emotions that accompany them. This has included work, relationship, aging, and caregiver issues. I have also helped people with depression, anxiety and low self- esteem issues. Change is difficult but inevitable. You don’t have to go through it alone. I am here to help.
I believe the therapeutic relationship between the client and therapist is the most important aspect of therapy. I see therapy as journey of self-discovery for each client. I can help guide you through your journey to a better understanding of your strengths and weakness. I will help empower you to make the most of your strengths and help you successfully meet your challenges.
Please Note :
I do not work with clients who have thought about suicide in the last 6 months.
Also,
It is very important to me that I set all of my appointments. At this time I have limited availability, especially in the evenings that is subject to change.
Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietySelf esteem, MotivationCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus: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
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Best therapist ever. Very understanding, great communication, asks great questions, highly recommended
Written on Feb 09, 2026 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Kathleen Connolly is a wonderful, attentive, warm, understanding and sharp therapist. Her expertise and knowledge show in her direction through the advice she gives and really helped me step back and look at my life so I could learn and reflect and progress.
Written on Jan 26, 2026 after therapy with Kathleen for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I have just recently begun having therapy with Kathleen Connolly, but I already know that she is the perfect therapist for me, to enable me to navigate the difficulties and trials of modern life. Looking forward to my next session with Kathleen.
Written on Nov 12, 2025 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kathleen is wonderful, she listens guides and keeps me focused. I have only been with her for a few short weeks but she has already as guided me through some challenging time both present and past. I appreciate the work and her guidance and would recommend to others
Written on Oct 24, 2025 after therapy with Kathleen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kathleen helped me so much as I processed childhood trauma and walked with me as I grieved multiple losses. She is an excellent therapist for those looking for someone who specializes in grief and/ or trauma
Written on Jul 25, 2025 after therapy with Kathleen for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s the best! So kind and a wonderful listener. Very encouraging too.
Written on Mar 21, 2025 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
I feel Kathleen is very compassionate, intelligent and competent. She knows her field and she's know how to work with people and make them feel like they're not alone.
Written on Dec 14, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Still establishing our relationship and getting use to online meetings Kathleen has been very Supportive and guiding me to see things from a different perspective, or will help me to see things in a different perspective. Still getting use to the zoom calls and have missed two appointments and yet Kathleen has been very understanding and feel no judgement or anger about it and responds promptly and follows up to make sure things are ok. Appreciate her approach to the therapy.
Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Very compassionate and helpful
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
She is great
Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Amazing, very helpful, and very personable
Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I just started sessions with Kathleen last Saturday and she has been wonderful! I am looking forward to my second session this coming Saturday!
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
Kathleen always listens to me and actively engages in our sessions. She remembers things that I even forget and reminds me how far I’ve come when I feel stagnant. I always look forward to our sessions.
Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great to work with and flexible with my schedule needs.
Written on Sep 12, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and anger management
Working with Kathleen has been really different to any other therapist I've seen before. She intuitively listens, validates, and brings insight and perspective to whatever you discuss with care and compassion. I've experienced real positive change in the several months I've been working with her, and the worksheets she uses have been super helpful.
Written on Jul 19, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 1 month
She is awesome!
Written on May 24, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kathleen is wonderful to work with! She really helped me work though a complicated time in my life.
Written on May 10, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Intelligent, kind and nurturing. Someone I feel comfortable sharing things that I don't feel comfortable sharing with even my closest friends! Thank you Kathleen for your support and great advice!
Written on Apr 10, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Kathleen was wonderful. She understood where I was coming from and offered homework, questions, advice and listening when I needed it most. I would recommend Kathleen moving forward.
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is absolutely wonderful
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Kathleen has been so unbelievably helpful. In just 4 visits or so she has completely changed my mood and outlook on so many different scenarios. I am very excited to keep working with her. She is fantastic.
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Kathleen is simply the best. I went through a few different counselors on Betterhelps platform before landing with Kathleen and she is by far the most helpful and caring counselor I've ever worked with. She doesn't pull any punches and tells it like it is which has helped me in so many ways. Truthfully don't know where I'd be without her and cannot recommend her enough!!
Written on Oct 21, 2021 after therapy with Kathleen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Kathleen is such a joy to work with. She is very kind and very understanding. When we first started working together I had just lost
my dad and was really struggling with his passing. Kathleen helped me work through my grief. For the past year Kathleen has helped me beyond my grief in ways that I will always be thankful for. Kathleen took the time to get to know me and always showed interest in the issues i was having. i can’t praise her enough.
Written on Oct 07, 2021 after therapy with Kathleen for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
I’ve worked with Kathleen for around 6 mos now. We’ve worked on my self-esteem and problem-solving in my relationship. I’ve found are sessions immensely helpful. THANK YOU!
Written on Jun 16, 2021 after therapy with Kathleen for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
When I signed up for BetterHelp, my plan was to do a couple of sessions. Just enough to deal with my immediate problems. This was my first time reaching out to a therapist, and I wasn’t expecting much. Then I got matched with Kathleen, and she changed my mind after one meeting. A couple of sessions turned into months.
Talking to Kathleen has become a part of my self-care routine. She has made me feel supported and, more importantly, showed me how to support myself better. She offered me not only much-needed validation but was able to challenge my thinking in a very caring way.
She has been my pal and a mentor on a journey through self-exploration.
I wish everyone had a Kathleen in their life.
Written on Apr 20, 2021 after therapy with Kathleen for 4 months
Kathleen has helped me explore relationship and anxiety struggles and has offered kindness, empathy, and clinical expertise. She’s helped me to look at situations from different points of view and to consider alternatives, which has helped to relieve anxiety and depression that I’ve struggled with. She has expertise in many different areas, and I feel so supported by her. I highly recommend Kathleen!
Written on Apr 20, 2021 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Being matched with Kathleen Connolly is one of the best things to come out of 2020 for me. She is able to make you feel heard, seen, and valued even with it being virtual at this time. (which is not an easy feat) If you need someone right now who can give you tools to help you with whatever you're going through, Kathleen has all the tools. She gives you accountability but without the guilt that follows if you can't deliver. She is more than a therapist, she is a confidante, crusader, advocate. She is someone you need in your corner.
Written on Apr 08, 2021 after therapy with Kathleen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
In just a few meetings, Kathleen has provided me with effective and realistic coping strategies to use for my anxiety. She has helped me manage difficult interpersonal relationships and has been easy to open up to.
Written on Apr 07, 2021 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue
I have been working with Kathleen for several months now, and throughout that time she has validated my feelings and experiences, helped me with personal and economic opportunities and takes time to ensure I feel listened to and supported. I recommend BetterHelp to my friends now because of our positive interaction.
Written on Mar 04, 2021 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and trauma and abuse
Kathleen has done wonders for me, ranging from self esteem work to relationship reassurance to stress/anxiety/work life balance assistance, to friends/family boundary setting and the list goes on.
Kathleen was able to get to the root of these problems, helps me understand them and look at them with an entirely new light. I was given the tools to not only cope but to take control of my problems and turn them into strengths.
Within my first few months of therapy, I sat up straighter, had more energy, spoke with confidence;... I simply became the person I wanted to be in both my relationship and professional life.
I highly recommend Kathleen and plan on checking in as need be.
Written on Feb 21, 2021 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 months on issues concerning career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
i don’t think i could’ve found a better more supportive counselor. it’s been a long time since i’ve seen one but she really has created such a safe space for me to express my feelings. i’m taking baby steps right now but i can see myself making so much more progress with her.
Written on Feb 09, 2021 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Kathleen is extremely positive and uplifting. There is never a doubt if she supports you and your decisions and feelings.
Written on Dec 10, 2020 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Kathleen has been an immense help in a turbulent time in my life. I feel very comfortable talking to her and it’s like talking to a friend but a friend with a plethora of knowledge and amazing substantial advice. Her support and advice have helped me short and long term from daily tasks that she’s given me, to breathing techniques and lifestyle habits that make a big difference overall. Her outlook, philosophy and morals really abide with my own. I’ve found refuge in her support at a time where I felt very much alone.
Written on Dec 08, 2020 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
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