Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Kathryn DeFiore, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 11843
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904017408
- NPI
- 1740707025
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
These details come from information Kathryn 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
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-focused work
About Kathryn
Kathryn DeFiore is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut and Virginia with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Kathryn also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and financial concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions emphasize short-term skills and clearer thinking using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. Motivational Interviewing is used when people feel stuck and want help finding the next steps. Trauma-Focused Therapy guides work after difficult experiences.
Kathryn treats emotional reactions and everyday pressure together. Conversations cover symptoms and the real-life situations that cause them. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking, practice different responses, and test small changes between sessions.
She respects that asking for help can feel risky. Early sessions focus on what matters now and what a person wants to change. Kathryn will set goals together and check progress regularly.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. People leave with concrete tools for managing stress, improving communication, and handling grief or trauma reactions. Her work is aimed at clear steps people can try in day-to-day life.
BHow sessions work
How Kathryn’s approaches translate to online work
Kathryn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT sessions often include short exercises and homework to practice new skills between meetings. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to clarify a person’s goals and build motivation for change, useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Kathryn will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. The plan can change as progress is made so the work stays responsive rather than fixed. Confirm the available session formats before booking since session options are not listed here. Online therapy can help fit meetings into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to check in from work or home. Some formats are better for brief check-ins and phone-friendly situations, while others let you use visual materials or longer conversation time. Discuss practical needs and constraints during the matching process so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, and financial worries.
What is her therapy style?
She uses practical, goal-focused work with exercises to change thinking and behavior. Sessions combine skill practice and problem-solving for everyday situations.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in behavioral health settings. That background informs her practical focus on skills and short-term goals.
Which credentials and states does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds licenses in Virginia and Connecticut.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
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, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers