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Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey , LCSW

Therapist in New Jersey

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About Kathleen

Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is a New Jersey therapist with 25 years of experience helping people navigate life’s difficult moments. She focuses on stress and anxiety, relationship and family dynamics, addiction recovery, and major personal transitions, guiding clients toward clearer communication, reduced social anxiety, and a renewed sense of purpose. Harvey works with individuals facing workplace challenges, parenting and caregiver stress, grief, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder, ADHD, and a range of process and substance addictions. Her practice also addresses codependency, self-esteem, forgiveness, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, and women’s issues, with attention to practical coping strategies during life changes.

Harvey emphasizes a compassionate, collaborative approach that invites clients to explore their experiences at their own pace. She helps people identify patterns rooted in family of origin and past wounds, supports the development of healthier coping skills, and encourages the cultivation of resilience and self-love. Her work aims to foster greater understanding and more authentic connections with oneself and others while promoting steady, sustainable growth.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Harvey often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space that helps individuals explore their feelings and goals at their own pace. This approach is useful for building self-awareness, improving self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. In addition, Motivational Interviewing is used to support clients who are ambivalent about change, particularly in areas like addiction recovery and behavior change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Harvey works with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds. This partnership helps ensure that treatment feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Harvey is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules or those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to access consistent support, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and fit therapy into everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey have?

Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey has 25 years of experience as a practicing therapist.

Is Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices under New Jersey license number 44sc05755800.

In which languages does Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey located?

She is located in New Jersey.

How can I work with Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey as my therapist?

You can work with Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey work with international clients?

No. Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English

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