Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Dr. Kevin Lally, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW018621
- NPI
- 1447647078
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Kevin 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
- EMDR for trauma
- DBT skill work
About Kevin
Dr. Kevin Lally is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with 16 years of experience. He works with adults on problems like stress, anxiety, depression, career strain, addiction, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He also addresses issues related to ADHD, mood disorders, panic, and post-traumatic stress.
Kevin keeps sessions direct and practical. He helps people talk through upsetting experiences, learn coping skills, and plan concrete next steps. Sessions may include focused skills practice, short-term problem solving, and longer work on trauma or relationship patterns.
His background includes a Master of Social Work from Temple University and a Doctorate of Social Work from Millersville University. He has worked across clinical settings and with clients who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. He has also supported people dealing with family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, guilt and shame, HIV/AIDS, immigration challenges, isolation, and sexuality questions.
Dr. Lally uses several practical approaches in his work. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for thinking and behavior patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma processing, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused methods for short-term goals.
He also teaches at the university level to graduate and undergraduate students training for social work careers. That teaching keeps his clinical language pragmatic and focused on real-life skills rather than jargon.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Dr. Lally commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing new responses to reduce anxiety, depression, or panic symptoms. EMDR involves guided procedures to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity, which can help people who have a history of physical trauma or emotional abuse.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills are concrete behavioral tools that people can practice between sessions to manage strong emotions, impulsive reactions, and relationship strain. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review goals, symptom patterns, and preferences and then choose a path together.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, or allow for a quick check-in during a break. Some methods, such as DBT skills practice or solution-focused check-ins, translate well to shorter remote sessions, while EMDR or trauma-focused work may involve longer, structured sessions depending on the client's needs.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, career strain, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar and related mood concerns.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses practical approaches such as CBT, DBT skills, EMDR, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods to help people change thoughts, learn skills, and set manageable goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 16 years of experience in social work, including clinical practice and work with people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania; the listing notes PA LCSW as his credential and state of licensure.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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