Works with
How Katherine works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Katherine
Katherine "Katie" Saraga is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Illinois. She has four years of practice helping people navigate stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and life transitions. Katie takes a relaxed, down-to-earth approach in sessions and aims to make people feel heard and respected.
Katie focuses on identifying strengths and building practical skills. She uses a mix of therapy styles to match what a person needs in the moment.
Background and approach
Conversations are straightforward and grounded in everyday life, not jargon. In the room she listens first, then helps map small steps forward. That might mean practicing new coping tools, trying short mindfulness exercises, or working on clearer communication.
She also supports people dealing with grief, sleep concerns, chronic health issues, and compassion fatigue. Katie brings attention to neurodiversity and disability-related concerns, including autism and sensory differences. She also addresses relationship stress, issues related to pregnancy and childbirth, life purpose, and challenges common to young adults.
Sessions happen in English and can be scheduled in ways that suit different routines. Katie describes her style as supportive with a sense of humor, and she encourages questions so people know what to expect before they begin.
What Katherine works with
Everything Katherine lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Katherine's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Hearing impaired
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Young adult issues
Approaches Katherine lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Katie Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
A few approaches Katie draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that match their values. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, and decisions about life direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioral changes to improve mood and sleep. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep problems through concrete exercises and homework.
Katie also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and clarity about goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Katie will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust strategies based on what helps. That collaborative process guides which techniques she emphasizes over time.
Online therapy offers several practical options: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when video is not needed, and live chat or text messaging for brief check-ins or between-session support. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, handle shorter check-ins, or choose less bandwidth-intensive contact while still getting consistent therapeutic support.
Questions people ask about Katherine
What concerns does Katie address in therapy?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Other areas include ADHD, sleep problems, grief, chronic illness, and relationship concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Katie uses a relaxed, direct style that focuses on listening and building practical skills. Sessions tend to center on strengths, step-by-step strategies, and short mindfulness practices.
How long has she been practicing?
She has four years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with Katie?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.