Kathryn Fortune-Gallagher , LMSW, LCSW

Kathryn Fortune-Gallagher brings more than three decades of experience as a social worker and clinical therapist, helping individuals and families navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, and self-esteem concerns. Over a 32-year career she has worked in educational settings and clinical practice with people who have learning challenges, teens, and adults facing life transitions and relationship stress. She also offers Christian counseling alongside teen-focused support.

Known for a reliable, nonjudgmental presence, Kathryn centers her work on solution-focused methods while integrating cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused techniques when appropriate. Her approach aims to identify practical steps for change, build coping skills, and address the underlying patterns that contribute to emotional distress. Kathryn holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW - Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - reflecting advanced training and clinical licensure.

Clients seeking a conscientious clinician will find a therapist who emphasizes collaboration, clear goals, and respect for each person s values and background. Kathryn looks forward to partnering with individuals and families to clarify priorities, reduce symptoms, and strengthen relationships through tailored, evidence-informed strategies.

Approaches for online therapy and practical support

Kathryn uses solution-focused therapy to help clients identify concrete goals and build step-by-step plans for change. This approach emphasizes strengths and small, achievable shifts that can reduce stress and improve relationships.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps people recognize and reframe unhelpful thoughts and learn new coping skills for anxiety, depression, and daily stressors. When trauma is a central concern, trauma-focused therapy is used to address the emotional and behavioral impacts of past events in a paced, supportive way.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kathryn works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and will adjust strategies so the treatment fits the individual rather than the other way around. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine methods to match the client s situation.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules and to access care from different locations. These options allow Kathryn to engage with clients in ways that suit their routines and communication styles while maintaining a consistent course of support.