Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly, LCSW

Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 38 years of experience in community behavioral health and education. She has supported people through trauma, depression, anxiety, and family conflict. Kathy helps clients set clear goals and uses practical tools to address everyday thinking and habits.

Her style is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on real-life steps you can take between meetings. Kathy adjusts her approach based on each person’s needs and preferences rather than using one fixed method.

She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Mindfulness strategies are used to reduce stress and bring attention to the present moment. When helpful, she includes solution-focused ideas to build on strengths and create manageable next steps.

Kathy has worked with individuals and groups on parenting challenges, caregiver stress, body image, eating and sleeping concerns, and relationship tensions. She also supports people dealing with panic, obsessive behaviors, post-traumatic stress, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder and depression.

In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and clear goals. Expect practical exercises, calm guidance, and a focus on small changes that add up. Kathy invites clients to take an active role in their care and to pace progress according to what feels doable.

Approaches and online therapy that fit your day

Many clients benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy because it helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more useful ones. CBT often includes clear, practical exercises and homework to change everyday habits and reduce anxiety.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices and breathing techniques to lower stress and increase focus. These practices can be used in short moments during a busy day to manage strong emotions.

Kathy treats the choice of approach as a collaborative decision. She will work with each person to find what matches their needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming one method fits everyone. The plan can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats may be better for checking in and planning small, practical next steps, while others support longer therapeutic work. Confirm which formats are offered and schedule in a way that fits into your day.