- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose questions
- Caregiver stress
About Katherine
Katherine O'Sullivan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 15 years of practice. She helps people managing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and the strain of big life changes. Katherine also works with compassion fatigue and related concerns tied to caregiving and women's issues.
She has worked in individual, family, and group settings across her career. That includes extensive time with teens and young adults, along with experience supporting other age groups when needed. Her approach is straightforward and focused on what is happening now.
Sessions typically begin by clarifying what matters most to the person and which problems are getting in the way. Conversations focus on practical steps, communication skills, and coping strategies that can be used between sessions. Katherine pays attention to feelings like guilt, shame, isolation, and panic while addressing control issues and relationship communication problems.
She also helps people consider life purpose questions and how work, relationships, or health changes affect daily routines and motivation. Forgiveness and rebuilding self-regard are covered in concrete ways rather than abstract discussion. The work centers on skills and small shifts that add up over time.
Katherine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and adjusts the plan as needs change. Sessions are conducted in English and are offered from New York. To arrange an initial meeting, follow the site's steps to complete the short questionnaire and schedule the first session.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress. Cognitive methods help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice alternative responses, which can lessen anxiety, panic, and low mood. Behavioral strategies emphasize small, achievable actions that rebuild confidence and improve daily routines, useful for motivation problems and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Katherine will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. That typically involves trying practical tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time rather than committing to one method up front.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also support continuity of care during life transitions by making regular meetings simpler to arrange.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, among other related issues.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Katherine uses practical, evidence-based techniques focused on current problems and small behavioral changes to help clarify next steps.
What is her background and experience?
She has 15 years of professional experience and has worked in individual, family, and group settings, including extensive work with teens and young adults.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.