Kathleen Connolly

Kathleen Connolly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 20 years of experience. She helps people facing big life transitions and the emotions those changes bring. Her work often focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, and caregiving strains. Kathleen has worked in many settings across Massachusetts and with a wide age range of adults. She often supports people dealing with relationship shifts, career changes, aging and geriatric concerns, and chronic illness. She also addresses trauma, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and issues connected to body image and attachment. Her practice emphasizes the relationship between therapist and client. She treats therapy as a personal journey and helps people name their strengths and challenges. Sessions aim to build practical coping skills and clearer self-understanding. Kathleen uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. These include client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques to change patterns, mindfulness to calm the mind, motivational interviewing to support change, and narrative work to reframe life stories. She guides clients toward goals they set together. People who choose her can expect straightforward conversation and step-by-step support. She asks that clients note scheduling practices and eligibility before booking. The Start Therapy process begins with a short questionnaire and scheduling based on her availability.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The therapist reflects what the client says, helping people feel heard and clarify goals. This approach helps when someone needs a steady supportive space while coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It offers practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful habits and reduce anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy adds short attention practices to reduce overwhelm and improve focus during stressful times. Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges. That choice can shift over time as needs change. Confirm specific session delivery options before booking, because formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that match a work break or a quieter hour. Ask about scheduling, session length, and any tools used so sessions fit into everyday life and goals.