Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Pamela Katra, LCSW, LICSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 006517
- Licensed in Rhode Island
- LICSW, licence ISW04792
- NPI
- 1861294092
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
These details come from information Pamela 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
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Pamela
Pamela Katra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Connecticut with ten years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. Pamela also works with concerns such as compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, ADHD, and self-esteem.
Her approach centers on practical, person-centered work. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and clarify what matters most to each person. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps when relationship patterns and attachment concerns are getting in the way. Mindfulness methods are used to slow down strong reactions and anchor attention in the present.
Pamela helps people build clearer communication and handle social anxiety in everyday settings. She supports those facing caregiving strain, cancer-related stress, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and the isolation that can come with major life shifts. Sessions often include skills practice for managing emotions and routines that fit daily life.
She also draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult experiences and see alternative stories about themselves. This can be useful for improving self-love, clarifying life purpose, and easing the sense of being stuck. Pamela integrates these approaches depending on the person’s goals.
People who choose her work with someone who emphasizes concrete tools and steady support. The focus is on restoring manageable routines, improving communication, and developing ways to cope that fit each person’s circumstances. For next steps, follow the site’s process to match and schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
How Pamela’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on attentive listening and helping people identify what matters most to them. Online sessions using this approach tend to center on reflective conversation, priorities, and practical next steps for daily life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy works with patterns in emotions and attachment. In an online context it can help people notice recurring relationship moves and practice new ways of connecting or communicating in real time.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Pamela will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. She will adjust pacing and techniques as needed so sessions feel useful and relevant to everyday demands.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that fits better. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face interaction, while others prefer phone sessions for lower bandwidth or a quieter experience. Discuss preferred session arrangements during the matching process so practical details are set before the first appointment.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Rhode Island
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Pamela works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and self-esteem among other concerns. She also focuses on ADHD, caregiving stress, cancer-related challenges, and young adult and women’s issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centered, combining Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy to address emotions and patterns. Sessions typically include listening, skills practice, and reframing personal stories.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with people facing life transitions, relationship concerns, and stress related to health and caregiving.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), licensed in Connecticut and Rhode Island as listed: CT LCSW, RI LICSW. Her practice is based in Connecticut.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling 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