Therapist profile
Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Codependency and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New Jersey / 44sc05755800
- NPI
- 1093908717
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Kathleen
Kathleen "Kathy" Harvey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 25 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, and codependency. Kathy helps people build practical skills for daily life and stronger communication patterns.
Clients can expect direct, conversational sessions that focus on what is happening now and what can change. She uses straightforward tools to address worry, sleep trouble, attention challenges, mood swings, and the effects of trauma and loss. Sessions aim for clarity and small, manageable steps rather than abstract theory.
Kathy draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's concerns and priorities. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is part of work around substance or process addictions and making lasting changes.
Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, family of origin issues, codependent patterns, and relationship infidelity. She helps people who feel stuck by breaking down problems into concrete actions, like setting boundaries, improving communication, or building sleep routines.
People who contact her complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English in New Jersey and international clients are not accepted.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to what matters most to the client and following their priorities. In practice this means the therapist asks about immediate concerns and adapts the session to each session's goals. This approach is useful for people who want a therapist to focus on the issues they raise and move at a comfortable pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT typically involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, trying short behavioral experiments, and setting small homework tasks to test new ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing mood shifts.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to emphasize skills training, motivational techniques, or trauma-focused strategies.
The practical benefits of online sessions depend on the formats available. The biography does not list session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let clients try approaches like CBT homework or motivational interviewing while maintaining regular appointments with a licensed professional.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to codependency?
She works with people who repeatedly put others first, struggle to say no, or lose themselves in relationships and helps them build clearer boundaries and self-awareness.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is conversational and practical, focusing on present problems and clear steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have with addiction and trauma?
She has 25 years of clinical experience supporting people with addictions, trauma, and related issues such as compassion fatigue and process addiction.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does her pricing work?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.