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Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Parenting issues Coping with life changes ADHD
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working in community behavioral health and educational settings. I have supported individuals and groups on a variety of issues including: dealing with traumatic life events, managing depression and anxiety, building self-esteem, and dealing with family conflicts, caregiver and parenting issues.

My counseling style is compassionate, non- judgmental and nurturing. I will vary my approach to meet your individual needs and preferences. I will work with you to develop clear goals for counseling sessions and I will utilize cognitive-behavioral principals, mindfulness strategies and stress management techniques to address your concerns.

We all have challenging times in our lives when we would benefit from the guidance and support of a trained professional. It takes great courage to ask for that help and to allow yourself to trust another person with your feelings and concerns. I can assure you that I will do my best to assist you with the utmost kindness and respect!

I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

38yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Parenting issues Coping with life changes ADHD

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family Problems, Impulsivity, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

CT LCSW 1591

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Kathy has been amazing. In just a few short weeks she has helped me so much. She’s given me so many tools, and coping skills that I don’t know where I would be without. She’s compassionate, friendly, and easy to open up to. I would highly recommend her for anyone who needs therapy !

Written on May 09, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen “Kathy” for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

Kathy is an amazing therapist! She is kind and comforting. Kathy is thought-provoking. I never dread my sessions with her. My weekly sessions feel like I am talking with a long time friend/family member who is truly rooting for me and has my best interest at heart. Kathy and I have connected through our work history and more, too. She keeps me accountable but also doesn't judge. I highly recommend Kathy to ANYONE

Written on Mar 30, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen “Kathy” for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

Kathy is a wonderful therapist. She helped me through a very difficult time in my life with trauma and substance abuse issues. She is a warm, kind, and gentle person who understands mental illness. I highly recommend Kathy.

Written on Feb 16, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen “Kathy” for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management

Kathy had been my person. She has helped me so much to cope my emotions and my anxiety. Since I started working with her I felt hear. Every week she would send me articles that helped me analyze my thoughts and my overthinking. I would recommend Kathy to everyone.

Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen “Kathy” for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Kathy had been such a great help to me while dealing with the loss of my MIL and navigating the poor relationship I have with my own mother. She is such a great listener and always offers thoughtful and constructive advice. She has taught me how to lift myself up the way I tried to lift up others around me.

Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen “Kathy” for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd

Kathy is absolutely wonderful. She goes above and beyond to make me feel supported and understood. Talking to her has changed my life exponentially and I am so thankful

Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen “Kathy” for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes