Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
How Kathleen works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kathleen
Kathleen O'Connor is a licensed independent clinical social worker who helps people facing anger, addiction, anxiety, depression, and other stressors. She draws on 25 years of hands-on experience to support people through tough life changes. Kathleen speaks plainly and works to meet people where they are.
She began in long-term care and moved through many settings, including substance use treatment, psychiatric emergency care, dialysis clinics, and criminal justice programs. That variety gave her experience with a wide range of concerns from mood disorders to trauma and caregiver stress.
Background and approach
Kathleen has worked in both rural and urban communities and provided in-home and community crisis services. Her approach is collaborative and interactive. She checks in often to make sure the conversation stays useful and adjusts plans as goals shift.
Methods she commonly uses include motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral techniques, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. Kathleen believes small steps add up. She frames work as a shared journey and tailors strategies to each person’s goals.
Whether someone wants short-term problem solving or a longer path of change, she adapts the pace and tools to fit the situation. She is licensed in Massachusetts as an LICSW, and previously held licensure in Indiana and Ohio. Kathleen has experience with substance-related issues and treatment, adoption and foster care matters, veteran and first responder concerns, and grief and bereavement work.
What Kathleen works with
Everything Kathleen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kathleen's practice.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
Approaches Kathleen lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- 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.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. It helps people clarify goals, feel heard, and decide what changes matter most. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful reactions. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that can be helpful for strong emotions and relationship stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies over time. This shared decision-making helps keep sessions focused and relevant to what the person wants to achieve.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice between sessions, or people with tight schedules. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other daily demands.
Questions people ask about Kathleen
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Common concerns include anger, addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting stress, and work or career worries.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The style is interactive and collaborative with frequent check-ins. Sessions focus on practical steps using motivational interviewing, mindfulness, CBT, and DBT skills.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings 25 years of direct-service experience across settings such as nursing homes, substance use treatment, psychiatric emergency care, dialysis clinics, and community crisis work.
Where is the therapist based and what are her credentials?
She is licensed in Massachusetts and holds an MA and LICSW credential as listed.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.