Kate Speranza

Compassionate guidance for practical change

LMHC New York

Experience: 22 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kate

Kate Speranza is a licensed mental health counselor with 22 years of practice in New York. She brings long-term clinical experience to work with concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and ADHD, helping clients navigate emotional challenges and life transitions.

Background and approach

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s own knowledge of their life story, with the therapist serving as a guide toward greater coping and resilience. Speranza combines evidence-informed methods to tailor care to individual needs, drawing on cognitive behavioral strategies alongside client-centered and mindfulness practices.

She also integrates solution-focused and trauma-focused techniques when appropriate, aiming to strengthen practical skills for managing difficult emotions and relationships. Her style centers on empowering people to take the courageous steps needed for change, while offering steady support through the process.

Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them against real-life experiences; it teaches practical skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that the person feels heard and supported while exploring goals and values. Mindfulness Therapy introduces present-moment awareness and gentle attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and the therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This process may involve combining elements from different approaches over time to build a practical, individualized plan.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using a range of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can increase flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to keep continuity of care. These options allow clients to access consistent support while balancing work, family, and other obligations, and they help tailor communication styles to what feels most comfortable for each person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, sleeping difficulties, parenting, anger, career changes, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The clinician uses a collaborative, client-centered stance combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused interventions to meet clients where they are.

How much experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has 22 years of professional work experience helping people with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What are the credentials and where is the therapist located?

Kate Speranza holds an LMHC credential and is licensed in New York under NY LMHC 002500.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

In which formats can I meet with the therapist?

Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English