- Practical coping strategies
- Addiction and trauma support
- Work and career focus
About Kathleen
Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and life transitions. She works with individuals who want clearer communication skills, stronger self-esteem, and better ways to handle work and relationship pressures. Kathy practices in New Jersey and offers therapy in English.
Her approach is grounded in practical, person-focused work. She uses client-centered methods to listen and follow the concerns a person brings. Kathy also draws on cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.
Kathy often uses motivational interviewing to support people who are ready to make changes, including with substance and process addictions. Trauma-focused approaches are part of her work when past events continue to affect mood, sleep, or relationships. She helps people untangle family of origin issues, codependency, and caregiver stress in concrete ways.
Sessions are aimed at building coping skills for anxiety, anger, and compassion fatigue. Kathy helps with career concerns, life purpose, and the strain that comes with caregiving. She also supports people navigating identity issues, including LGBT concerns.
People can expect collaborative, down-to-earth conversations that focus on small, doable steps. Kathy emphasizes practical strategies you can try between sessions and checks in on what’s working. The aim is steady progress toward clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning.
How Kathleen's approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the concerns the person brings. The therapist reflects what she hears and helps people name their values and goals, which can guide short-term steps and longer-term change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It breaks problems into manageable pieces and teaches practical skills for anxiety, sleep issues, low mood, and workplace stress.
Motivational Interviewing helps people who are ambivalent about change. It uses focused questions and empathetic conversation to build motivation for steps like reducing substance use or changing a habit.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, what has or hasn’t worked before, and your preferences. Together you’ll try methods that fit your needs and adjust them over time.
For practical matters, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. It also allows focused skill work between sessions, helping people practice new strategies in real-life situations.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Kathy supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, career questions, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a warm, client-centered style and focuses on practical steps. Sessions combine listening with hands-on tools to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are online or remote session formats available?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.