Kristin Fahey, LCSW, CSW

Kristin Fahey is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and intimacy concerns. She draws on three decades of professional experience and aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable. Kristin welcomes honest conversation and practical problem solving in sessions.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can name what feels hard and try new ways of coping. Sessions focus on clear goals and usable skills rather than long lectures. Kristin balances listening with gentle guidance to help people notice what matters most to them.

Her work includes helping people in the LGBT community address identity and relationship questions. She also supports those managing caregiver strain, body image worries, addiction concerns, and the stresses that come with major life changes like separation or fertility challenges.

Aging and geriatric issues are a documented area of focus, and Kristin brings experience with the kinds of stress and role shifts that can come later in life. She also addresses family of origin patterns, codependency, and communication problems that affect daily functioning.

Kristin uses straightforward approaches that help people try small changes between sessions. She respects each person's pace and collaborates on a plan that fits work, family, and other commitments. Her goal is to help clients move toward more satisfying relationships and steadier mood.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small actions that match what matters to them. It often suits stress, anxiety, and life transitions by shifting focus from avoiding feelings to building a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. It is useful for managing mood, changing unhelpful thinking, and building routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristin will collaborate with each person to test methods and adjust over time. She listens to goals and daily constraints, then recommends which techniques to try first. The process is flexible and designed around the client's needs and preferences.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Kristin's approaches translate well to remote work because they rely on conversation, skill practice, and short between-session tasks. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up check-ins that keep momentum between meetings.