Therapist profile
Kimberly "Kim" Fahey, LCSW
LCSW - Stress and Parenting-focused support
Continue with KimberlyAbout
- stress and anxiety
- parenting concerns
- CBT and mindfulness
About Kimberly
Kimberly "Kim" Fahey is a Connecticut-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her work also includes issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.
Kim approaches conversations in a straightforward, person-centered way. She listens to what is happening at home and helps people name the patterns that cause strain. Sessions often include practical steps to manage anxiety, strengthen confidence, and handle parenting pressures.
She uses a mix of methods to match the issue at hand. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps spot and change unhelpful thoughts. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce reactivity and build steady attention. Psychodynamic ideas can help unpack longstanding family patterns that keep repeating.
Her style is direct and collaborative. She asks about daily routines and specific moments that feel hard. From there she and the client set clear, short-term goals to try between sessions and check what is or is not working.
Clients with concerns about communication problems, guilt and shame, hoarding, impulsivity, isolation, or midlife shifts may find this approach useful. Kim also works with people facing issues tied to adoption, foster care, and caregiver responsibilities. She sees therapy as practical work alongside honest listening.
How sessions work
How Kim’s approaches translate to online work
Kim frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT focuses on practical steps and skill practice that can be reviewed between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve mood.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people reduce reactivity and strengthen attention to the present moment. Mindfulness exercises are brief and can be practiced daily to manage stress and improve focus.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Kim works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She will review progress and adjust the focus over time so the work stays useful and relevant.
Session logistics are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they fit into busy days, cut out travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Kim’s emphasis is on practical, manageable steps that can be used in everyday life, whether sessions are by video or another supported format.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like caregiver stress and family of origin problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centered and practical. She listens, helps name patterns, and works with clients to set small, testable goals between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Connecticut LCSW and practices in Connecticut.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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.
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