- CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Men and fatherhood
About Kevin
Dr. Kevin Lally is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 16 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, career changes, ADHD, and issues tied to family of origin. He also addresses men's mental health, fatherhood issues, and problems like guilt, shame, and isolation.
Kevin uses straightforward, skills-based methods in sessions. He teaches practical techniques to manage anxiety and mood, and he offers tools for handling conflict and improving daily functioning. Sessions can include focused problem-solving and exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns.
He integrates several evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness strategies, and solution-focused work. That mix lets him address both present-day coping and past experiences that still affect behavior.
Kevin’s background includes a Master of Social Work from Temple University and a Doctorate of Social Work from Millersville University. He has provided clinical care for many adults and has worked with people who have experienced physical or emotional trauma. He also teaches graduate and undergraduate social work students.
In sessions he aims to identify recurring patterns that began in childhood and that continue to shape relationships and self-expectations. People often work with him to untangle role expectations, boundaries, and communication habits that came from their family of origin.
Practical tools, focused skill-building, and collaborative planning are typical parts of his work. He encourages clear steps people can try between sessions and revisits what helps most as therapy progresses.
How his approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include short, practical exercises and homework to practice new skills between meetings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.EMDR is a method used to process distressing memories and their emotional impact. In virtual sessions, EMDR can involve guided bilateral stimulation and careful pacing to address trauma-related symptoms and painful past events.
DBT brings skills for regulating emotions and managing interpersonal conflict. Online DBT-style work commonly teaches concrete strategies for distress tolerance and emotional regulation that can be practiced in daily life.
Determining which approach best fits a person is part of the first few sessions. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to the client's goals, needs, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care while juggling work, family, and other commitments.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to family patterns?
He helps people explore how roles, expectations, and conflict from their family of origin affect current relationships and self-image.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses skills-based approaches like CBT and DBT along with EMDR and solution-focused techniques to combine coping skills with targeted processing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience in social work, combining direct clinical practice with time teaching social work students.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He accepts international clients according to his practice settings and processes.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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