Kathleen Lynch Gaffney, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 35 years in practice

Kathleen Lynch Gaffney is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 036173 · expires March 2026
NPI: 1821147828 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 35
Languages: English

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About Kathleen

Kathleen Lynch Gaffney is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. She aims to create a steady, respectful space where someone can talk about what matters most to them. Her approach is warm and straightforward, and she values reliability and listening first.

Kathleen has 35 years of experience working with people from many backgrounds. Over that time she has helped with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and career transitions.

Background and approach

She also supports clients facing trauma, depression, bipolar challenges, and ADHD symptoms, plus those affected by HIV/AIDS. In sessions she uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help with thoughts and daily routines. She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to support values-based choices.

Attachment-focused and client-centered work guide how she listens and responds to relationship patterns. Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable steps. Kathleen aims to help people build coping skills they can use between meetings.

She emphasizes steady support, reliable scheduling, and honest conversation about progress. Her practice is based in New York and she offers spoken English for sessions. Reaching out is the first step; Kathleen encourages people who are ready to share their story to take that step and plan a time to talk.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kathleen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
HIV / AIDS

Approaches Kathleen names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action that lines up with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and making decisions during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses concrete exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it often helps with stress, panic, and mood management. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve present-moment focus, which supports coping with overwhelm and persistent worry.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, try out a few methods, and adjust based on what helps you meet your goals. The plan can change over time as needs and priorities shift, and the therapist will check in about progress and comfort with techniques.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is useful for more in-depth work and visual connection, phone works well when bandwidth or camera use is difficult, and chat or messaging can fit quick check-ins or short reflections between meetings. These options help fit therapy into busy days and different routines while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady support.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kathleen commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Other areas include relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar, and HIV/AIDS related matters.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is warm and listening-first, focused on clear goals and practical steps. Sessions tend to combine attentive conversation with hands-on tools to manage daily challenges.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 35 years of experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and ages.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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