Kathleen Nardella LICSW, LCSW-C

Welcome to the compassionate and supportive world of Kathleen Nardella, a professional who seamlessly integrates her legal expertise and social work acumen to guide adults through the intricate journey of family-building.

Kathleen holds a B.A. in English (Writing Emphasis) with Honors from Goucher College, a J.D. from Penn State Dickinson School of Law, and an M.S.W. from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Her diverse educational background reflects a commitment to understanding and addressing the multifaceted challenges individuals and families face, particularly during the intricate journey of family-building.

Kathleen began her career as an associate attorney specializing in construction litigation with a medium-sized law firm in Washington, D.C. Her path took an unexpected turn when she was placed on bedrest during her first pregnancy.  Following the birth, she found it necessary to become a full-time caregiver for a time in order to address her daughter’s developmental challenges.  A second daughter joined the family during this time. Kathleen began volunteering with local organizations supporting new mothers, solidifying a growing interest in family dynamics. Driven by this passion, she pursued a master's degree in social work, eventually becoming a Child Custody Evaluator at Montgomery County Circuit Court. Her dedication to families led to her appointment by Governor Martin O'Malley to the Commission on Child Custody Decision-Making.

In 2013, Kathleen founded her private practice, initially focusing on family law matters. Over time, she returned to her earlier interest in supporting women during infertility, pregnancy and the transition to motherhood. Her practice also expanded to include individuals navigating career changes, life dilemmas, or the empty nest phase.

Kathleen Specializes In

  • Infertility Support

  • Pregnancy Counseling

  • Transition to Motherhood

  • Career and Life Dilemmas

  • Empty Nest Counseling

  • Couples Counseling

Kathleen’s work is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a commitment to supporting you in your journey. Kathleen understands the challenges of motherhood intimately.  Kathleen's own personal struggles in building her family help inform her commitment to providing the support, reassurance, and strategies she wished she had been able to lean upon herself during those difficult times.

If you're seeking a compassionate and experienced partner to navigate the complexities of building your family or facing life transitions, Kathleen invites you to connect. Kathleen is dedicated to being a sympathetic ear and experienced voice as someone who's been there. Together, let's explore how you can comfortably and effectively navigate the challenges that life and family-building bring.

Kathleen offers services in person in Massachusetts, and via telehealth in Massachusetts Maryland, and the District of Columbia.