Dr. Kathleen Morse, LCSW-R
Supportive clinician for parenting concerns
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LCSW-R
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Grief
About Kathleen
Dr. Kathleen Morse offers help for parents feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, or big life changes. She also supports people managing relationship strain, trauma or abuse, low self-esteem, and mood concerns like bipolar disorder.
Her approach aims to make problems feel more manageable and goals clearer. Dr. Morse brings 15 years of clinical experience in settings that include clinics, hospitals, cancer centers, and hospice care.
She holds a Doctor of Philosophy from New York University and a Master of Social Work from Adelphi University.
Background and approach
Her clinical credential is LCSW-R in New York, which is noted on her profile as NY LCSW-R. In sessions she uses practical methods to build coping skills and resilience. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reframe unhelpful thoughts and Mindfulness Therapy to reduce stress in the moment.
Narrative Therapy is used to help people tell their story in a way that opens up new choices. Her style is described as warm, direct, and collaborative. She aims to create an environment where people feel heard and where goals are set together.
The focus is on clear strategies that can be practiced between meetings. Dr. Morse also brings experience addressing caregiver stress, chronic illness, end-of-life concerns, postpartum depression, and women’s issues.
She works in English and practices from New York. For people who prefer remote care, she offers several session formats to fit different schedules.
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
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Kathleen lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that fit busy lives
Dr. Morse often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday stressors. Mindfulness Therapy is offered to build simple attention and breathing habits that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation. Narrative Therapy helps people examine and reframe the stories they tell about themselves, which can create new possibilities for relationships and life direction.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Morse works collaboratively to match methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try techniques and adjust the plan based on what feels most effective and doable in daily life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer flexible ways to check in between meetings or fit therapy into a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about Kathleen
What parenting concerns are addressed here?
Support covers common parenting strains such as stress, postpartum depression, communication problems, and grief related to family change.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is warm, direct, and collaborative, with clear goals and practical strategies to use between sessions.
What kind of clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 15 years of experience working in clinics, hospitals, cancer centers, and hospice settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists NY LCSW-R as the credential and indicates practice in New York.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist matching; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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