Eric Katz

Experienced CBT-informed clinician

LCSW, LICSW New York

Experience: 26 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Eric

Eric Katz is a licensed social worker who brings a practical, skills-focused approach to therapy rooted in cognitive behavioral techniques.

Background and approach

With 26 years of clinical experience, he helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and trauma by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. He also addresses related concerns such as codependency, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, obsessions and compulsions, and post-traumatic stress.

He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and practice new ways of responding. Drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside CBT, he blends practical skill-building with attention to values and emotional regulation.

Licensed in New York (LCSW 069346) and Vermont (LICSW 089.0081795), he offers experience across a range of challenges and prioritizes collaborative work to set goals and track progress.

Eric encourages those taking the first step toward therapy, emphasizing that beginning the process takes courage and that he will work with each person to find approaches that fit their needs.

Applying CBT, ACT, and DBT Principles Online

Eric uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and to practice behavioral experiments that reduce anxiety and improve mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of his work, inviting clients to clarify personal values, accept difficult internal experiences, and commit to meaningful action despite discomfort. When emotional intensity or interpersonal difficulties are central, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to build distress tolerance, improve emotion regulation, and enhance effective communication.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is collaborative rather than predetermined. He works with each person to assess needs, try techniques, and adjust the plan so therapy aligns with the client's goals and preferences. This exploration helps determine whether more CBT-focused skill practice, ACT-based values work, or DBT skills training will be most helpful.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide scheduling flexibility and greater access to care. These formats allow for ongoing skill coaching, in-session practice, and follow-up between appointments, making it easier to integrate therapeutic work into a busy life while maintaining continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Eric commonly address in sessions?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as codependency, guilt and shame, isolation, obsessions and compulsions, and post-traumatic stress.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

The practice emphasizes cognitive behavioral techniques combined with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach practical skills, explore values, and support emotional regulation.

How long has he practiced clinically?

He has 26 years of professional experience working with people across a variety of mental health concerns.

Where is he licensed to practice and what are his credentials?

He holds LCSW in New York with license number NY LCSW 069346 and LICSW in Vermont with license number VT LICSW 089.0081795.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered for online work?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How does pricing and subscription work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How can someone begin therapy with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

CodependencyGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Post-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

New York, Vermont

Languages

English