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Dr. Kevin Lally

Dr. Kevin Lally

LCSW

Pennsylvania

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Practical, experienced LCSW for life transitions

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW018621
NPI
1447647078
Experience
16 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

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  • Skills-based methods
  • Trauma-informed care
  • 16 years experience

About Kevin

Dr. Kevin Lally is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, career worries, and challenges tied to identity and relationships. He also addresses concerns like ADHD, addiction, compassion fatigue, and struggles with self-esteem.

Kevin uses clear, practical methods in sessions. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma work.

He holds a Master of Social Work from Temple University and a Doctorate of Social Work from Millersville University. He has 16 years of experience in social work settings and in clinical practice. He has worked with people facing physical trauma, emotional abuse, panic attacks, bipolar and mood disorders, and immigration-related stress.

In addition to clinical work, Kevin teaches graduate and undergraduate students training to become social workers. That experience shapes his clear explanations and interest in practical skills people can use between sessions.

Kevin welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English. If you want straightforward support for parenting concerns, fatherhood questions, family of origin issues, or the other focus areas listed, he may be a helpful match. To confirm session formats and the best way to begin, check the booking details before scheduling.

How specific approaches translate to online work

CBT helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. Online CBT sessions often focus on goal setting, simple experiments between sessions, and skill practice you can use in daily life.

DBT provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal communication. In virtual sessions DBT skills training and coaching can be taught and practiced with role-play and brief check-ins between appointments.

EMDR is used when trauma memories cause ongoing problems. When delivered by a clinician experienced in EMDR, online work typically follows a paced plan that includes stabilization techniques, memory processing, and coping skills practice.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match the client's goals, needs, and comfort level. That selection can change over time as progress is reviewed.

The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they suit your routine and goals.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Family of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, career challenges, ADHD, addictions, trauma, and related issues like guilt and shame.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions emphasize practical skills and problem-solving using approaches such as CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, EMDR for trauma, and solution-focused techniques.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 16 years of experience in social work and clinical practice, and also teaches social work at the university level.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How does billing and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
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