Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly, LCSW
Experienced LCSW focused on practical parenting support
Book with Kathleen- Years in practice
- 38
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Connecticut
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Kathleen
Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 38 years of experience in community behavioral health and educational settings. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting concerns. Kathy uses practical tools to help clients set and reach clear goals for therapy.
She describes her manner as compassionate, non-judgmental, and nurturing. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and preferences. Kathy uses cognitive-behavioral principles alongside mindfulness and stress-management strategies to address day-to-day problems.
Background and approach
In the room she helps people break big problems into small, doable steps. That can mean learning new coping skills, practicing mindful ways to respond to strong emotions, or trying different behaviors to test what works. She also supports people managing grief, caregiver strain, and the pressures of change.
Kathy has long experience working with trauma and post-traumatic stress, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, panic, and social anxiety. She also helps people facing body image concerns, eating and sleep difficulties, and issues tied to identity and relationships. Her approach is collaborative and goal-focused.
People who want straightforward tools, steady support, and an empathetic listener may find her style helpful. She works with adults in Connecticut and conducts sessions in English.
What Kathleen works with
Everything Kathleen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kathleen helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- 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
Approaches Kathleen lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Kathy Uses Practical Therapies Online
CBT, or cognitive-behavioral therapy, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and mood symptoms by giving step-by-step tools to try between sessions.Mindfulness therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce reactivity. These practices can help with stress, rumination, sleep problems, and emotional regulation by teaching gentle attention skills to use daily.
Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way to explore motivation for change. It supports people who feel stuck or unsure about next steps, and helps build commitment to practical goals like behavior change or treatment engagement.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kathy will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then adapt methods to fit each person. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus on skills training, mindfulness practice, or motivational strategies.
Online formats offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility needs. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and face-to-face rhythm, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text messaging is handy for short updates and ongoing encouragement. These options help fit therapy into everyday life while keeping focus on practical progress.
Questions people ask about Kathleen
What kinds of problems does she address?
Kathy helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, coping with life changes, and caregiver strain, among other issues listed in her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is compassionate, non-judgmental, and nurturing, with an emphasis on clear goal setting and practical strategies.
What experience does she bring?
She has 38 years of experience working in community behavioral health and educational settings supporting individuals and groups.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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