Kathyrn Chociej, LICSW

Kathyrn Chociej is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, trauma, grief, or LGBT concerns. Her practical focus includes life purpose questions and coping with loss.

Kathyrn sees each person as the expert on their own life. She draws on what clients already do well and helps them build on those strengths. Sessions emphasize clear goals, steady progress, and simple steps that fit day-to-day life.

In sessions she listens for what matters most now and what has gotten in the way. Conversations tend to be straightforward and problem-focused. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and to work through past hurts or current conflicts.

She also supports concerns that often appear alongside the issues above, such as chronic pain or illness, codependency, control issues, and questions that arise in midlife or around money. Kathyrn has experience with gender dysphoria, BDSM and kink topics, and hospice or end-of-life counseling.

People who come to her often want clearer direction after a life change, or practical ways to reduce anxiety and manage grief. She helps set small, testable steps so clients can try new approaches between sessions. Her style is plainspoken and focused on what will help most next.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions