Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Kathryn "Katie" Carson-Decker, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 079553
- NPI
- 1710174891
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship communication
- ACT and CBT methods
About Kathryn
Kathryn "Katie" Carson-Decker is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Katie also helps with self-esteem and issues like isolation and feelings of emptiness.
Her style is direct and practical. She uses strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice patterns and try new responses. Mindfulness techniques are part of sessions when staying present helps reduce reactivity.
Katie also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship communication and on Motivational Interviewing when people want to make lasting behavioral change. Sessions often involve learning specific skills to improve communication, regulate mood, or reduce unhelpful thinking.
People who come to her often bring questions about life purpose, forgiveness, guilt, or control issues. She supports work on post-traumatic stress and mood disorders by breaking larger problems into manageable steps and by practicing skills between sessions.
Her practice describes faith-centered perspectives as an available option for those who want it incorporated. Language of sessions is English and practice is based in New York. To begin, readers are asked to complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
BHow sessions work
How her therapeutic methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, committed actions toward those values. Online ACT sessions focus on identifying values, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing value-driven steps between meetings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to shift those patterns. In virtual sessions CBT can include behavioral experiments, cognitive restructuring, and homework exercises that are reviewed together.
Mindfulness practices are used to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Short, guided exercises and simple attention skills are often practiced during sessions and then repeated in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust strategies over time as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into a workday, reduce travel time, and make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins when needed. The emphasis is on making therapy practical and workable alongside everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include loneliness, life purpose, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach combines practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with mindfulness and relationship tools. Sessions focus on learning skills and practicing them between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with people on emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed as an LCSW in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers