Kathryn "Katie" Carson-Decker
Empathetic, practical therapy for emotional growth
LCSW New York
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Kathryn
Kathryn "Katie" Carson-Decker is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of practice helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and the aftermath of trauma.
Background and approach
She brings a combination of empathetic listening and clinical training to guide clients toward clearer thinking, healthier communication, and stronger emotional coping skills. Her work emphasizes personal growth around issues like self-esteem, loneliness, life purpose, guilt and shame, and forgiveness.
Drawing on evidence-based tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, she helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, build practical strategies, and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. Katie aims to support clients in developing resilience, self-compassion, and more satisfying connections.
Sessions are offered from her New York practice and focus on collaborative, individualized care that honors each person’s unique story. She uses a thoughtful mix of therapeutic methods to match what each client needs and to move toward tangible changes in daily life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and using practical exercises to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete coping strategies. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing difficult feelings without getting stuck and clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action, which can help with avoidance, rumination, and life direction. The Gottman Method centers on communication patterns and relationship skills to improve interactions and reduce conflict, making it useful for couples seeking clearer dialogue and emotional connection.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to understand goals, preferences, and the challenges at hand, then blends methods like CBT, ACT, or Gottman-informed techniques to create a personalized plan rather than applying a single fixed model.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access consistent care from home or elsewhere. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and practice skills between meetings under the guidance of a licensed professional.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English