- Stress and anxiety
- ACT and CBT
- Neurodiversity focus
About Katherine
Katherine "Katie" Saraga is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, life changes, and questions about life purpose. Sessions also address sleep problems, anger, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to ADHD and chronic illness.
Katie uses practical, conversational methods in sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, mindfulness, and a client-centered approach. Sessions tend to focus on identifying strengths and building strategies to cope with daily stressors.
Her background includes work related to disability, communication differences, and supports for people who are hearing or visually impaired, neurodivergent, or living with intellectual disability. Katie also lists experience with pregnancy and childbirth concerns and issues common for young adults.
In session she helps people talk through what feels stuck and develop small, doable steps forward. She uses exercises from CBT and ACT alongside mindfulness practices and DBT skill-building when helpful. Conversations emphasize concrete skills for emotion regulation, clearer communication, and planning next steps.
Katie provides information about how online counseling works before scheduling video sessions. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the site. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that reflect personal values. It can help when people feel stuck about direction or purpose by focusing on meaningful, manageable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful cycles, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Mindfulness therapy brings simple attention practices into sessions to reduce reactivity and improve present-moment noticing, supporting stress and emotion regulation.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Plans can be adjusted over time based on what works for you, with a mix of skills practice, short exercises, and conversational planning.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the profile does not list formats here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. If video sessions are an option, they enable face-to-face interaction; phone or brief check-ins can be useful when bandwidth or a shorter session is preferred. Ask about the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your routine and needs.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and life-change concerns, plus ADHD and chronic illness-related issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck?
She uses conversational, skills-focused work drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness to identify strengths and try small, practical steps forward.
What is her clinical background?
She has four years of clinical experience and has worked with disability-related supports and young adult concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific session formats are not listed on the profile.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model 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 through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.