Kathleen Nardella is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing online therapy to clients in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Washington DC. She specializes in helping clients navigate relationship issues, including separations, anxiety, and life transitions. As a former attorney, Kathleen also welcomes clients who are grappling with work stress across various professional fields.
Additionally, Kathleen has a special interest in helping new mothers adjust to the daily stressors of early parenthood, including pressures that are both external and internal. She understands the overwhelm that often arises during the shift to parenting, as well as the strain such a transition can have on her client's relationships with others.
Couples may seek Kathleen’s counsel when they’re having trouble communicating, facing repetitive arguments, or struggling with the shift to parenthood. She draws from the Imago method and will often focus upon patterns in the couple dynamic. For those debating whether to end their relationship, Kathleen can provide discernment counseling as well as helpful education about divorce and separation. Kathleen is also an experienced parenting coordinator who can provide assistance to separated couples who are co-parenting.
Kathleen takes a highly supportive stance to therapy, helping her clients mitigate emotional distress in order to come out of treatment feeling understood and empowered. She looks forward to working with you.