I am an independent, licensed, clinical social worker with over 25 years of practice. I am based in Massachusetts and have been in New England for my whole career. I have a wide range of professional experiences. Early in my career, I focused primarily in mental health, trauma and eating disorders. In more recent years, my work has been around grief, loss and breavement. I am able to work well with many age ranges including young adults, middle-age and the elderly.
My work is client-centered and I am warm and supportive. I am a good listener and like to reflect back the issues and strengths that are present. I also have an ability to understand the bigger picture and help clients to shift their perspective. I know that creating coping skills is important and having concrete tools can be essential. I work with clients to have a better understanding and connection to themselves and their own inner guidance.
I also have a background in healing modalities and use my skills in meditation and breathwork when it is helpful. My style is eclectic and I enjoy pulling from my skill set whatever aspects are most helpful for the client.
I get great joy from helping people to feel better! If you feel I would be a good therapist for you at this time, please contact me here.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
MA LICSW 1022179
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kathryn "Kathy" Proctor. 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.
There is something very humbling about Kathy, she also has a very positive demeanor that makes you want to open up or to be vulnerable, even though it is not easy for many of us to open up...
Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn "Kathy" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
The easiest way I can say this is that Kathy has left a lasting impact on my life. I’ve worked with other therapists and can not say that. Kathy is exceptional.
Written on Jan 26, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn "Kathy" for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Kathy has helped me tremendously. She is emphatic and also challenges me with questions to explore my feelings. She helps me prepare for difficult situations and has been a rock during hard times.
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with Kathryn "Kathy" for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Great person. Listens well and is able to understand the nuances of my specific issues that I face.
Written on Mar 22, 2023 after therapy with Kathryn "Kathy" for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Kathy is attentive and always actively listens to what I have to say. She leads the session well when I am a bit lost in where I want to take things. She gives me applicable tools to use in order to make changes to my life.
Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn "Kathy" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Kathy is smart, attentive and kind. She has the capacity for any kind of content. She gives useful feedback and guidance. She is sensitive but will be very direct. I have found her very helpful. Everything she says here about her approach and personality are absolutely accurate.
Written on Nov 12, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn "Kathy" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders