Kathryn Fortune-Gallagher

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LMSW, LCSW New Mexico

Experience: 32 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages: English

About Kathryn

Kathryn Fortune-Gallagher brings over three decades of social work and clinical therapy experience to her practice in New Mexico. She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and has spent many years helping people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, codependency, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with individuals who have learning differences and a range of emotional and behavioral concerns, and she also offers faith-informed counseling when clients request that perspective. Kathryn’s approach centers on practical, goal-oriented methods with a primary emphasis on solution-focused work complemented by cognitive behavioral and trauma-informed techniques.

She aims to create a steady, nonjudgmental presence while helping clients identify actionable steps toward better coping and healthier patterns. With a blend of clinical experience and a grounded, conscientious style, she supports clients in addressing relationship and family dynamics, grief, career and financial stressors, and a variety of life transitions.

Those seeking a pragmatic therapist who values collaboration will find Kathryn accessible and reliable. Her practice integrates structured interventions with attention to each person’s values and goals, tailoring strategies to the challenges brought into sessions.

Structured Approaches for Online Healing and Growth

Remote sessions with Kathryn draw on structured, evidence-informed approaches to address specific symptoms and practical problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on building solutions rather than dwelling on problems, helping clients move toward clear goals in a relatively short time. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to the impact of past distressing experiences and uses targeted strategies to support recovery and improve coping.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathryn works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adapts interventions as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure that therapy stays practical and relevant to real-life challenges.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across life transitions and allow clients to access licensed professionals from their homes or other convenient locations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kathryn commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar, ADHD, and other life challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and solution-focused, using goal-oriented techniques alongside cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused approaches to help clients develop coping skills and make change.

What is her professional background and experience?

She has 32 years of experience as a social worker and clinical therapist with extensive work supporting people with learning handicaps, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and codependency.

Where is her practice based and what credentials does she hold?

She is located in New Mexico and holds LMSW and LCSW credentials with license details MI LMSW 6801067347 and NY LCSW 097803.

Does she work in languages other than English or accept international clients?

Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps should I take to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression Coping 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 OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Social 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