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Kathleen Connolly, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kathleen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kathleen. View 27 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Massachusetts

Recent reviews

I feel Kathleen is very compassionate, intelligent and competent. She knows her field and she's know how to work with people and make them feel like they're not alone.

Reviewed December 2024

Still establishing our relationship and getting use to online meetings Kathleen has been very Supportive and guiding me to see things from a different perspective, or will help me to see things in a different perspective. Still getting use to the zoom calls and have missed two appointments and yet Kathleen has been very understanding and feel no judgement or anger about it and responds promptly and follows up to make sure things are ok. Appreciate her approach to the therapy.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Kathleen

  • 12 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW

Hello! My name is Kathleen Connolly. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 10 years. I have worked in a variety of settings with a wide diversity of populations. My clients have ranged in age from 22- 104. Much of my work has been helping people who are challenged with personal transitions and the many emotions that accompany them. This has included work, relationship, aging, and caregiver issues. I have also helped people with depression, anxiety and low self- esteem issues. Change is difficult but inevitable. You don’t have to go through it alone. I am here to help.

I believe the therapeutic relationship between the client and therapist is the most important aspect of therapy. I see therapy as journey of self-discovery for each client. I can help guide you through your journey to a better understanding of your strengths and weakness. I will help empower you to make the most of your strengths and help you successfully meet your challenges.

Please Note :

It is very important to me that I set all of my appointments. At this time I have limited availability, especially in the evenings that is subject to change.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Self esteem Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Bipolar disorder Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hearing impaired Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Panic disorder and panic attacks Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Self-love Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Kathleen Connolly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669901880.

  • LICSW · Massachusetts · 115945 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kathleen Connolly

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

27 reviews

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I feel Kathleen is very compassionate, intelligent and competent. She knows her field and she's know how to work with people and make them feel like they're not alone.

Reviewed December 2024

Still establishing our relationship and getting use to online meetings Kathleen has been very Supportive and guiding me to see things from a different perspective, or will help me to see things in a different perspective. Still getting use to the zoom calls and have missed two appointments and yet Kathleen has been very understanding and feel no judgement or anger about it and responds promptly and follows up to make sure things are ok. Appreciate her approach to the therapy.

Reviewed November 2024

Very compassionate and helpful

Reviewed November 2024

She is great

Reviewed September 2024

Amazing, very helpful, and very personable

Reviewed July 2024

I just started sessions with Kathleen last Saturday and she has been wonderful! I am looking forward to my second session this coming Saturday!

Reviewed May 2024

Kathleen always listens to me and actively engages in our sessions. She remembers things that I even forget and reminds me how far I’ve come when I feel stagnant. I always look forward to our sessions.

Reviewed March 2024

Great to work with and flexible with my schedule needs.

Reviewed September 2023

Working with Kathleen has been really different to any other therapist I've seen before. She intuitively listens, validates, and brings insight and perspective to whatever you discuss with care and compassion. I've experienced real positive change in the several months I've been working with her, and the worksheets she uses have been super helpful.

Reviewed July 2023

She is awesome!

Reviewed May 2023

Kathleen is wonderful to work with! She really helped me work though a complicated time in my life.

Reviewed May 2023

Kathleen was wonderful. She understood where I was coming from and offered homework, questions, advice and listening when I needed it most. I would recommend Kathleen moving forward.

Reviewed March 2023

She is absolutely wonderful

Reviewed February 2023

Intelligent, kind and nurturing. Someone I feel comfortable sharing things that I don't feel comfortable sharing with even my closest friends! Thank you Kathleen for your support and great advice!

Reviewed April 2023

Kathleen has been so unbelievably helpful. In just 4 visits or so she has completely changed my mood and outlook on so many different scenarios. I am very excited to keep working with her. She is fantastic.

Reviewed February 2023

Kathleen is simply the best. I went through a few different counselors on Betterhelps platform before landing with Kathleen and she is by far the most helpful and caring counselor I've ever worked with. She doesn't pull any punches and tells it like it is which has helped me in so many ways. Truthfully don't know where I'd be without her and cannot recommend her enough!!

Reviewed November 2021

Kathleen is such a joy to work with. She is very kind and very understanding. When we first started working together I had just lost my dad and was really struggling with his passing. Kathleen helped me work through my grief. For the past year Kathleen has helped me beyond my grief in ways that I will always be thankful for. Kathleen took the time to get to know me and always showed interest in the issues i was having. i can’t praise her enough.

Reviewed November 2021

I’ve worked with Kathleen for around 6 mos now. We’ve worked on my self-esteem and problem-solving in my relationship. I’ve found are sessions immensely helpful. THANK YOU!

Reviewed June 2021

When I signed up for BetterHelp, my plan was to do a couple of sessions. Just enough to deal with my immediate problems. This was my first time reaching out to a therapist, and I wasn’t expecting much. Then I got matched with Kathleen, and she changed my mind after one meeting. A couple of sessions turned into months. Talking to Kathleen has become a part of my self-care routine. She has made me feel supported and, more importantly, showed me how to support myself better. She offered me not only much-needed validation but was able to challenge my thinking in a very caring way. She has been my pal and a mentor on a journey through self-exploration. I wish everyone had a Kathleen in their life.

Reviewed April 2021

Kathleen has helped me explore relationship and anxiety struggles and has offered kindness, empathy, and clinical expertise. She’s helped me to look at situations from different points of view and to consider alternatives, which has helped to relieve anxiety and depression that I’ve struggled with. She has expertise in many different areas, and I feel so supported by her. I highly recommend Kathleen!

Reviewed April 2021

Being matched with Kathleen Connolly is one of the best things to come out of 2020 for me. She is able to make you feel heard, seen, and valued even with it being virtual at this time. (which is not an easy feat) If you need someone right now who can give you tools to help you with whatever you're going through, Kathleen has all the tools. She gives you accountability but without the guilt that follows if you can't deliver. She is more than a therapist, she is a confidante, crusader, advocate. She is someone you need in your corner.

Reviewed April 2021

In just a few meetings, Kathleen has provided me with effective and realistic coping strategies to use for my anxiety. She has helped me manage difficult interpersonal relationships and has been easy to open up to.

Reviewed April 2021

I have been working with Kathleen for several months now, and throughout that time she has validated my feelings and experiences, helped me with personal and economic opportunities and takes time to ensure I feel listened to and supported. I recommend BetterHelp to my friends now because of our positive interaction.

Reviewed March 2021

Kathleen has done wonders for me, ranging from self esteem work to relationship reassurance to stress/anxiety/work life balance assistance, to friends/family boundary setting and the list goes on. Kathleen was able to get to the root of these problems, helps me understand them and look at them with an entirely new light. I was given the tools to not only cope but to take control of my problems and turn them into strengths. Within my first few months of therapy, I sat up straighter, had more energy, spoke with confidence;... I simply became the person I wanted to be in both my relationship and professional life. I highly recommend Kathleen and plan on checking in as need be.

Reviewed February 2021

i don’t think i could’ve found a better more supportive counselor. it’s been a long time since i’ve seen one but she really has created such a safe space for me to express my feelings. i’m taking baby steps right now but i can see myself making so much more progress with her.

Reviewed February 2021

Kathleen is extremely positive and uplifting. There is never a doubt if she supports you and your decisions and feelings.

Reviewed December 2020

Kathleen has been an immense help in a turbulent time in my life. I feel very comfortable talking to her and it’s like talking to a friend but a friend with a plethora of knowledge and amazing substantial advice. Her support and advice have helped me short and long term from daily tasks that she’s given me, to breathing techniques and lifestyle habits that make a big difference overall. Her outlook, philosophy and morals really abide with my own. I’ve found refuge in her support at a time where I felt very much alone.

Reviewed December 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kathleen Connolly offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kathleen Connolly works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kathleen Connolly speak?

Kathleen Connolly speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kathleen Connolly have?

Kathleen Connolly has 12 years of experience.

Where is Kathleen Connolly licensed to practice?

Kathleen Connolly is licensed to practice in Massachusetts.

Does Kathleen Connolly accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kathleen Connolly does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kathleen Connolly offer?

Kathleen Connolly offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kathleen Connolly?

Kathleen Connolly can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kathleen Connolly?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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