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LMSW, LCSW

Kathryn Fortune-Gallagher, LMSW, LCSW

  • Experience32 years
  • LocationNew Mexico
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy
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About Kathryn

Kathryn Fortune-Gallagher brings more than three decades of clinical social work experience to her practice, combining work in educational settings with long-term therapeutic care.

Background and approach

She holds both LMSW and LCSW credentials and has developed a practical, solution-oriented approach while helping people navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, and challenges tied to learning differences. Her background includes supporting clients through relationship strains, grief, life transitions, and struggles with self-esteem and addictive behaviors.

Kathryn emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance and integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused therapies alongside solution-focused methods to help clients identify concrete steps forward. She also offers Christian counseling elements when requested and remains attentive to each person’s individual values and goals.

Located in New Mexico, Kathryn’s practice is informed by 32 years of experience and aims to be dependable and pragmatic. Prospective clients who want a steady, collaborative therapist who prioritizes practical solutions and coping strategies may find her style a good fit.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Kathryn draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors in everyday life, a method that often aids with anxiety, mood concerns, and problem-solving. She also uses solution-focused therapy to help clients set clear, attainable goals and focus on small changes that lead to progress, which can be effective for coping with life transitions and practical challenges.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust strategies over time to find the best fit for the work ahead.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from different locations in New Mexico, fit sessions around daily commitments, and continue therapeutic work consistently when in-person meetings are impractical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kathryn commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, ADHD, relationship and family problems, grief, and self-esteem struggles.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach tends to be solution-focused and pragmatic, often using cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-informed practices to develop concrete coping strategies and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 32 years of experience in social work and clinical therapy, with a background that includes work in educational settings and with people who have learning differences.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is licensed as an LMSW and LCSW with the identifiers MI LMSW 6801067347 and NY LCSW 097803, and her practice is located in New Mexico.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She provides multiple online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

Michigan, New York, New Mexico

Languages

English

About

Kathryn Fortune-Gallagher is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in New Mexico, not currently accepting new clients.