Kathryn Eden, LICSW, LCSW

Kathryn Eden is a licensed clinical social worker with the credentials LICSW and LCSW and 34 years of professional experience. She works with adults and young adults on common life stresses, such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and coping with life changes. She also addresses concerns like grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and issues connected to attachment and abandonment.

She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on increasing self-awareness, processing emotions, and learning practical skills to manage symptoms. Her approach mixes cognitive behavioral techniques with psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused work to match what each person needs.

Her background includes long-term clinical practice in community and outpatient settings. Over three decades she has supported people dealing with transitions to independent living, college-related stress, midlife questions, and the effects of trauma and panic attacks. She also notes the beneficial role that the human-animal bond can play in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms.

She practices with attention to the whole person - mental and physical factors that affect daily life. Kathryn uses a client-centered style that aims to be direct and practical. Sessions emphasize clear goals and steps people can take between meetings.

Sessions are conducted in English and Kathryn is licensed in Massachusetts. Prospective clients who want to learn more are encouraged to use the site's matching and scheduling tools to arrange a first appointment.

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