Dr. Kathleen Morse, LCSW-R

Dr. Kathleen Morse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) based in New York with 15 years of clinical experience. She holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from New York University and a Master of Social Work from Adelphi University, and she brings a background of practice across clinics, hospitals, cancer centers, hospices, and nonprofit settings. LCSW-R indicates that she is a licensed clinical social worker authorized to provide clinical therapy in New York.

Dr. Morse creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore what feels overwhelming or out of balance. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and end-of-life issues, relationship and family challenges, parenting and caregiver stress, bipolar and other mood disorders, self esteem and identity concerns, and life transitions such as divorce or changes related to aging and illness. Her additional focus includes work with chronic illness, cancer-related distress, postpartum mood disorders, and women’s issues.

Her therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and direct. She tailors treatment to each person’s strengths and goals and draws from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to help clients build coping skills and greater resilience. Dr. Morse emphasizes a collaborative relationship - joining clients with curiosity and professional guidance to support meaningful, lasting change and a life that feels more balanced and purposeful.