Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44sc05755800
- NPI
- 1093908717
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Kathleen supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-focused work
About Kathleen
Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, and major life changes.
Kathy focuses on practical skills. She helps people improve communication, manage anger, and cope with grief or trauma. She also supports those dealing with sleep problems, career questions, parenting strain, and issues around self-esteem.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques. She uses motivational interviewing to help people consider change and trauma-focused work when past events are getting in the way of daily life. Sessions are geared toward clear steps people can try between meetings.
Kathy regularly works with concerns linked to addiction and process addictions, including drug and alcohol problems, gambling, and compulsive sexual behavior. She also addresses caregiver stress, codependency, isolation, and challenges many people face after natural or human-caused disasters.
People who come for help can expect straightforward conversation about goals and practical strategies. Kathy places emphasis on solving immediate problems while also looking at patterns from family of origin or long-term stressors. The goal is to leave sessions with things to practice that make everyday life more manageable.
BHow sessions work
How Kathleen uses approaches in online work
Client-centered therapy puts the person's priorities first. It means conversations are guided by what the client says matters most, with the therapist reflecting and asking questions to deepen understanding. That approach helps with relationship worries, identity questions, and feeling stuck.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is a direct way to manage anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties, and patterns that feed addictions. Motivational interviewing supports people who are unsure about change; it uses respectful conversation to build motivation and plan next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen will discuss goals and preferences and help decide whether client-centered conversations, CBT, motivational interviewing, or trauma-focused techniques fit best. This is a collaborative process based on symptoms, history, and what the person wants to achieve.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Ask about current online session options when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can balance work, family, and appointments more easily.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar and depression, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, focusing on clear steps, communication skills, and coping strategies people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life and mental health concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers