- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Kathryn
Kathryn Fortune-Gallagher is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Mexico with 32 years of experience. She has spent decades in education and clinical settings helping people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-esteem. Kathryn also addresses anger, addictions, parenting concerns, and relationship or family problems.
Her background includes work with people who have learning disabilities and those coping with codependency or life changes. She offers Christian counseling and has experience supporting teens. Her practice draws on long experience rather than a single technique.
Kathryn’s main therapeutic style is solution-focused therapy. She combines that with approaches from cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused work when helpful. Sessions emphasize clear steps, practical problem solving, and building skills to manage strong feelings like anger.
People can expect conversations that zero in on current problems and doable changes. Kathryn aims to be straightforward and reliable in how she works. She describes herself as trustworthy and nonjudgmental, and she helps people set concrete goals they can test between sessions.
Practical matters such as session cost vary with location and are handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How Kathryn uses practical approaches in online sessions
Solution-focused therapy centers on small, actionable steps. It helps people identify what is already working and build brief experiments to change reactions, including angry responses, at home or work.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together. It teaches concrete skills to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses when anger or anxiety rises.
Trauma-focused work concentrates on how past events affect current reactions. It uses careful, paced techniques to reduce overwhelming reminders and to teach grounding and coping strategies for distressing memories or strong emotions.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. Kathryn will work with each person to choose and adjust techniques based on their goals, day-to-day realities, and what feels workable. She frames therapy as practical problem solving rather than a one-size-fits-all program.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday or work break, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Therapists can adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to suit an online appointment so work on anger and related issues continues between sessions.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Michigan, New York, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kathryn help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, and related topics such as codependency and grief.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her main approach is solution-focused therapy, with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused work used as needed to address symptoms and practical problems.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She has 32 years of experience working in education and clinical therapy settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in New Mexico.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.