Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly

Kathleen “Kathy” Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 38 years of experience in community behavioral health and educational settings. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and challenges with eating and body image. Her manner is warm and nonjudgmental, and she focuses on practical steps that can be used between sessions.

Kathy adapts her approach to fit each person's needs and goals. She works with clear, achievable objectives and uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Mindfulness strategies are part of her work, offering simple practices to reduce tension and increase present-moment awareness.

She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. Solution-focused techniques guide brief, goal-oriented conversations when clients want concrete next steps. For people who have experienced trauma, trauma-focused methods help process painful events at a careful pace.

Kathy has supported parents and caregivers through stressful life changes and relationship strain. She also addresses issues that often overlap with eating and food-related concerns, such as body image, self-esteem, and compulsive behaviors. Sessions aim to build skills that fit everyday life.

People who work with Kathy can expect a compassionate, respectful environment and practical tools they can use between visits. Her long experience in community settings informs a straightforward, empathetic style focused on steady progress.

Therapeutic approaches and what they offer online

Kathleen Kelly uses cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build calmer daily habits. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and practicing different responses, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and eating-related struggles. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve awareness of urges and emotions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathy will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and pace. She checks in about what is working and adjusts strategies so sessions feel relevant and doable.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It also supports using written tools and in-session exercises that translate well to remote sessions. If you want to know which session formats are offered, confirm the current options when you schedule.