Kitty Hall , LCSW

Kitty Hall is a licensed clinician in Virginia with four years of professional practice and a longer history of service to the geriatric community that spans more than 14 years. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she brings clinical training and practical experience to work with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds, and she currently offers services through a private agency.

Her background includes several years supporting school-aged children across elementary, middle, and high school settings, in addition to extensive work with adults facing life transitions. Kitty has helped clients navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, and loss, drawing on a broad skill set to address emotional and interpersonal concerns.

Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she integrates this evidence-based method when appropriate to assist clients in processing traumatic experiences and reducing ongoing distress. Kitty’s practice is grounded in respect, empathy, and meaningful connection, and she collaborates with clients to set personalized, strengths-based goals that promote balance, growth, and attention to what matters most in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Care

Kitty Hall draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and learning practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking actions that align with what matters most. ACT can help with anxiety, stress, and life changes by building psychological flexibility. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s experience and emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration so individuals can explore feelings and make their own choices; this approach supports work on relationships, self esteem, and life direction. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method used to help process traumatic memories and reduce the ongoing emotional intensity associated with those experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kitty Hall works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting the plan as therapeutic needs evolve. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to meet each client where they are.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and clients may use live chat or text-based messaging when that better suits their schedule or comfort level. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home, during work breaks, or while managing caregiving and other responsibilities.