
Kathleen “Kathy” Harvey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
New Jersey therapists accepting new clients
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About Kathleen
As a licensed therapist in New Jersey, I bring 25 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through life’s complex challenges. My practice specializes in helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal transitions. I focus on empowering individuals to develop stronger communication skills, overcome social anxiety, and rediscover their sense of purpose.
My therapeutic approach centers on addressing a wide range of concerns, including addiction recovery, family dynamics, workplace challenges, and women’s/men’s mental health. I’m particularly passionate about helping clients build self-love, work through codependency, and develop healthy coping strategies during significant life changes.
I believe in creating a compassionate, collaborative space where individuals can explore their experiences, heal from past wounds, and cultivate meaningful personal growth. My goal is to support you in developing resilience, understanding, and authentic connections—both with yourself and others.
What Kathleen helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Kathleen works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Kathleen 'Kathy" Harvey is a very good therapist I felt not so alone after talking to her. Thank you very much.”
- “She is a very caring and wise therapist. Great listener and gives clear advice”
- “Kathy was understanding and empowering, a time when I deeply needed it!”
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- “Kathleen is kind and flexible. She’s a good listener and has excellent people skills.”
- “Kathy is exceptional and brings compassion and understanding to every session. The safe and supportive environment allows me to explore my thoughts & emotions freely and I look forward to our meetings every week.”
- “Kathy is amazing. I was very hesitant about therapy, and she has made it so comfortable! I appreciate her so much!”
- “So far I like Kathleen very much!!! She is awesome!!”
- “Kathy has and continues to help me very much, I’m still new to therapy but she keeps me engaged so I don’t stop making appointments. It’s really hard to start this and stick with it but I’m lucky to be working with her”
- “I’ve only had one session but i was very happy and I’m looking forward to another”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.





