Therapist profile
Kathryn Fortune-Gallagher, LMSW, LCSW
LCSW - Stress and family-related concerns
Continue with KathrynAbout
- 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) with 32 years of experience. She practices in New Mexico and focuses on everyday struggles such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, and relationship problems.
She has long experience supporting people who have learning differences, codependency concerns, substance issues, and self-esteem struggles. Her background includes work in education and clinical therapy, which gives her familiarity with practical challenges that affect family life and caregiving roles.
Her main therapeutic style is solution-focused therapy, meaning she concentrates on what can change now and on small, achievable steps. She also uses approaches drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused therapy when those fit the situation.
Sessions with her are described as straightforward and nonjudgmental. She offers Christian counseling for those who request that perspective and integrates faith when it is relevant to the person’s goals.
People often come for help with blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, grief, and the stress of caregiving. She also works with concerns such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating and food-related issues, and questions about life purpose and midlife transitions.
To begin, a reader should confirm session options and scheduling details before booking. Kathryn asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the platform's online process.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on brief, practical steps. It looks for small changes that make a difference and builds on what is already working. This approach can suit people wanting focused work on immediate problems such as communication or parenting strain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and reactions. It uses practical exercises and skill practice to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily constraints, and then recommend whether a solution-focused, CBT, or trauma-focused emphasis fits best. Treatment planning is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as session types are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when a full hour isn't possible, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people balance therapy with parenting, work, and caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Michigan, New York, New Mexico
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she help with?
She helps people with parenting strain, blended family issues, communication problems, and family-of-origin difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like in sessions?
Her main style is solution-focused therapy, focusing on small practical steps and what can change now. She also draws on CBT and trauma-focused methods when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 32 years of experience working in education and clinical therapy with a range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, and learning differences.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in New Mexico.
Can non-English speakers work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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