Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Connecticut, Virginia
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kathryn
Kathryn DeFiore is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, anger, and depression. She emphasizes practical steps and supports clients as they take the first steps toward change. Kathryn approaches each person with respect for their strengths and lived experience.
She keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. Conversations focus on what feels most pressing and what can be changed now. Kathryn uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits.
Background and approach
Motivational interviewing techniques help clients find their own reasons to change and stay motivated. For people affected by past harm, Kathryn draws on trauma-focused therapy to address difficult memories and reduce their day-to-day impact. Her style is collaborative.
She listens, checks in about goals, and adjusts strategies as needed. Clients can expect clear suggestions, practical homework, and steady support between sessions. Kathryn holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, with licenses in Connecticut and Virginia.
She brings five years of professional experience to her work and bases treatment plans on each person’s needs. Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
What Kathryn works with
Everything Kathryn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kathryn's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
Approaches Kathryn lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Kathryn’s approaches translate to online care
Many of Kathryn’s methods work well in virtual sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice and change thought patterns that feed anxiety or anger. In short sessions clients learn concrete steps to test thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce distress.Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s own goals and reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to boost motivation and resolve mixed feelings about taking action.
Trauma-focused therapy addresses the impact of past hurt on current life. When trauma is part of the story, Kathryn helps people build skills for managing triggers and slowly work through painful memories at a comfortable pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. She works collaboratively to choose or combine methods based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. This shared approach helps tailor online sessions to what actually helps the client move forward.
Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or easier during a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, written reflections, and flexible contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines.
Questions people ask about Kathryn
What concerns does Kathryn help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus related issues like caregiver stress, communication problems, and guilt.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her sessions are collaborative and practical. She helps clients set clear goals, offers simple tools, and checks in about progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in Connecticut and Virginia and practices from Connecticut.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.