Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Katherine "Katie" Saraga, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149026549
- NPI
- 1164017448
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Katherine supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Katherine
Katherine "Katie" Saraga is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with four years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, depression, and coaching. She also lists work related to compassion fatigue and a range of additional focus areas including autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, dissociation, and sensory and intellectual disabilities.
Katie uses straightforward, person-focused methods in sessions. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness therapy, and client-centered approaches. In practice she helps people identify strengths, learn new skills, and try different ways of handling day-to-day problems.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Katie tends to keep a relaxed style and uses clear tools such as behavior-focused strategies, values clarification, and simple mindfulness exercises. She helps people break larger problems into manageable steps and practice skills between appointments.
Katie’s work includes support around life transitions like school changes, starting new roles, and adjusting to health or disability-related challenges. She also offers coaching-style work for people wanting clearer goals or problem-solving around work and daily routines.
People interested in starting schedule a brief matching questionnaire and then set a first session. Katie speaks English and practices in Illinois as an LCSW. Confirm current session options through the booking flow before scheduling.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practice small actions that align with those values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and big life decisions to help focus behavior on what matters rather than on avoiding discomfort.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and homework to test unhelpful thinking and build new habits for mood, sleep, and anxiety management.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. These skills are useful when strong emotions make everyday tasks harder.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Katie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process may combine elements from ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness rather than relying on a single model.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into busy schedules and avoiding travel time. Because formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to follow up between appointments and to practice skills in real-life settings, and Katie will help plan how to use session time so it fits daily routines.
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Katie works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger, depression, and compassion fatigue. She also lists focus areas like chronic pain, autism and Asperger syndrome, communication issues, and sensory or intellectual disability.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, using client-centered conversation alongside skill-based approaches. Sessions often include behavior-focused strategies, values work, and short mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working as a social worker in mental health settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options through the booking flow before scheduling.
How are costs handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers