- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- Relationship skills
About Kathryn
Kathryn "Katie" Carson-Decker is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience working with adults. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma. Katie also focuses on concerns like self-esteem, loneliness, control issues, and questions about life purpose.
Her sessions are practical and conversational. She uses a mix of methods to help people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and strengthen communication. Clients can expect discussion of thoughts and actions, exercises to try between meetings, and attention to how values shape choices.
Katie draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and to build meaningful action. She also uses Mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and the Gottman Method for relationship communication work. Motivational Interviewing informs how she supports readiness for change.
She often helps people untangle feelings of guilt, shame, and emptiness so they can make clearer decisions. Conversations can include practical steps for improving daily routines, repairing communication, or naming values that matter most. The emphasis is on what a person wants to change and how to take small, doable steps toward that aim.
Katie welcomes clients who are interested in integrating faith perspectives into therapy and those exploring what comes next after major life shifts. Sessions use straightforward language and focus on concrete skills alongside reflective work.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It helps when someone feels aimless or stuck and wants to make choices that reflect what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then suggest which methods might fit best. That choice is revisited as progress and challenges emerge so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Session format details were not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins on a hectic day, and offer options for sessions when leaving home is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques to an online setting, using discussion, worksheets, mindfulness prompts, and behavioral experiments across sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Additional focuses include self-esteem, loneliness, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck?
Her style blends practical talk and exercises. She uses approaches like ACT and CBT to identify stuck patterns and set small steps toward change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and life-direction concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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