- Thoughts and habits
- Trauma care
- Caregiver stress
About Kitty
Kitty Hall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who focuses on practical changes in thoughts and everyday habits. She draws on four years as a licensed clinician plus prior work supporting older adults. Kitty aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns with clear, down-to-earth guidance.
She brings long experience with the geriatric community and several years working with school-aged children, which shaped her attention to everyday routines and caregiving stresses. That background informs how she helps people navigate life transitions, caregiver strain, and the emotional work of aging and end-of-life concerns.
In sessions she uses acceptance and commitment ideas alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. She also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often for processing traumatic experiences and reducing distress. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused thinking show up when clients want practical steps and clearer next moves.
Kitty emphasizes respect, empathy, and a straightforward working relationship. She and the client set strengths-based goals and translate them into small, doable habits. This approach aims to create more balance and make everyday life feel more manageable.
People come to her for many challenges, including mood disorders, panic, OCD patterns, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiver burnout, and questions about life purpose. Her practice combines supportive listening with hands-on techniques so clients can try changes between sessions.
She brings long experience with the geriatric community and several years working with school-aged children, which shaped her attention to everyday routines and caregiving stresses. That background informs how she helps people navigate life transitions, caregiver strain, and the emotional work of aging and end-of-life concerns.
In sessions she uses acceptance and commitment ideas alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. She also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often for processing traumatic experiences and reducing distress. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused thinking show up when clients want practical steps and clearer next moves.
Kitty emphasizes respect, empathy, and a straightforward working relationship. She and the client set strengths-based goals and translate them into small, doable habits. This approach aims to create more balance and make everyday life feel more manageable.
People come to her for many challenges, including mood disorders, panic, OCD patterns, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiver burnout, and questions about life purpose. Her practice combines supportive listening with hands-on techniques so clients can try changes between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
How Kitty Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and still move toward what matters. It teaches practical exercises to accept feelings and commit to small behavior changes that match personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them with real-life experiments, which can reduce anxiety, panic, and depressive thinking. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process traumatic memories and lower the intensity of distressing reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kitty will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up day to day, then suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as progress unfolds.
Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows continuing care during life transitions and supports practicing new habits between sessions. Licensed professionals can guide which approach and session rhythm will best fit a person’s routine and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kitty focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiver stress, ADHD, and a range of mood and personality concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is respectful and down-to-earth, using client-centered listening plus practical techniques to change thoughts and daily habits.
What kinds of experience does she bring?
She has four years as a licensed clinician in Virginia and more than 14 years working with older adults, along with several years in school settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.