Therapist profile
Dr. Kevin Lally, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - Anger and trauma related concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Pennsylvania / CW018621
- NPI1447647078
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- CBT and DBT skills
- Trauma-focused EMDR
- Men's mental health
About Kevin
Dr. Kevin Lally is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 16 years of practice experience. He works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, and anger. He also addresses issues like addictions, relationship strains, family of origin concerns, and challenges related to fatherhood and men's mental health.
Kevin earned a Master of Social Work from Temple University and a Doctorate of Social Work from Millersville University. He has worked across clinical settings with people facing trauma, abuse, mood disorders, and attention problems like ADHD. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, and life transitions.
His approach combines practical, skills-based therapy with trauma-focused work. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help people change unhelpful patterns and manage intense emotions. He also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and mindfulness techniques when trauma or distressing memories are central.
Kevin has experience teaching social work at the university level to both graduate and undergraduate students. That background informs a clear, structured style in sessions, with attention to skill building and measurable progress. He often frames sessions around specific goals and steps people can try between meetings.
People come to him when snapping at loved ones, feeling stuck in resentment, or when work stress starts to overflow into home life. He helps people learn strategies to notice triggers, shift reactions, and rebuild calmer patterns over time.
How sessions work
How his approaches work in online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It helps with anxiety, anger that shows up at work, and low mood by giving concrete skills and action steps people can practice between sessions.DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. It is useful for managing intense reactions, reducing impulsive responses, and improving communication in stressful relationships.
EMDR addresses distressing memories and trauma-related symptoms through a structured processing method. It can reduce the emotional charge of past events that contribute to anger or avoidance.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Adjustments are made based on how the work goes and what the client prefers.
Confirm the session formats before you book since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter focused check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people work with a licensed professional who understands trauma, mood, and anger concerns without needing to change their daily routine.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with adults on anger as it appears with stress, relationship conflict, work frustrations, and trauma-related reactions.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based therapy. Sessions often focus on CBT and DBT strategies, mindfulness, and trauma-focused techniques when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience in social work, including clinical practice with mood disorders, trauma, and attention concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania and holds a Doctorate of Social Work and a Master of Social Work.
Does he conduct sessions in other languages or work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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