Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Katherine Velez, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 011615
- NPI
- 1598435364
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Connecticut
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Katherine
Katherine Velez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut with 14 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, low self-esteem, and depression.
Katherine frames sessions around practical steps. She focuses on what feels most urgent for the person in front of her. Conversations are direct and aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and coping skills.
Her work also addresses relationship and life strains such as attachment concerns, communication problems, and workplace stress. She supports people navigating caregiving responsibilities, pregnancy and childbirth related stress, and questions about life purpose.
Katherine talks with people about shame, guilt, forgiveness, and rebuilding self-regard after trauma. She names post-traumatic stress as an area she has worked with and integrates that into treatment planning when relevant.
Sessions can be offered in English and Spanish. International clients may be accepted; confirm current options before booking. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Katherine works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at building coping skills and improving mood and stress regulation. One common approach focuses on teaching practical strategies for managing anxiety and depression, such as activity planning, behavioral experiments, and skill practice to change unhelpful patterns. Another approach addresses trauma-related reactions by helping people process distressing memories and reduce their impact on daily life. This involves paced conversations, grounding techniques, and learning ways to respond differently to reminders of past events. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Katherine collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. She will adjust techniques over time based on how things are going and what the person wants to accomplish. Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional from a different region, including international clients when permitted by licensing rules.CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, workplace problems, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses conversations on improving daily coping and functioning. Treatment plans are adjusted to what the person needs most.
How much experience does she have?
Katherine has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes work with mood issues, grief, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients may be accepted. Confirm current options and any licensing constraints before scheduling.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check pricing details for your region before booking.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session from there.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers