Kathryn Fortune-Gallagher, LMSW, LCSW

Kathryn Fortune-Gallagher has worked as a social worker and clinician for over three decades. She brings 32 years of experience to her practice in New Mexico and holds the credentials LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). She is down-to-earth and nonjudgmental in sessions.

Kathryn focuses on practical, solution-centered work. She helps people break problems into manageable steps and set clear goals. Many clients come for help with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and parenting concerns.

Her approach mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with solution-focused and trauma-informed methods. That means she will look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, while also building concrete strategies to move forward. Sessions include gentle, straightforward feedback and simple tools to try between meetings.

Kathryn has experience supporting people dealing with addiction, grief, anger, career shifts, ADHD-related challenges, and blended family or caregiver stress. She also addresses issues like communication problems, codependency, and money or life-purpose concerns.

People who prefer clear steps, practical exercises, and a calm, steady therapist tend to find her style helpful. She offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, and text messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy useful for addressing patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anxiety or depression. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and trying new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete steps and clear goals. This approach looks for what is already working and builds on those strengths to produce change more quickly. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to how past harm affects current reactions and teaches ways to process those experiences safely and gradually.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathryn will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, then try methods that fit. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what the person prefers.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work for ongoing support, quick check-ins, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family, or location constraints.