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Kathryn DeFiore, LCSW
Connecticut
LCSW - Stress and trauma support
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- Trauma-focused care
- Motivational interviewing
About Kathryn
Kathryn DeFiore is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut and Virginia with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Kathryn focuses on practical steps clients can take to feel steadier day to day.
She treats the person rather than a label. Sessions tend to focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits. Then she helps clients try different responses to those thoughts and behaviors. Kathryn uses strategies that are concrete and action-oriented so people can practice between sessions.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused methods. She encourages clients to identify strengths they already have and to build small changes from there. Conversations include clear goals and simple tools to try outside of sessions.
Kathryn also addresses specific life stresses like caregiver strain, money worries, communication problems, and feelings of isolation. She works with people affected by sexual assault, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, and issues around guilt, shame, and forgiveness.
People who choose her often want straightforward techniques and a collaborative plan. She asks practical questions, sets achievable steps, and checks progress regularly. To begin, she guides people through an intake process and a first session that focuses on immediate concerns and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Online work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused methods in practical ways. CBT here means identifying patterns of thought, testing them with real-life experiments, and practicing new responses that reduce distress. This method is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Trauma-focused therapy in her practice concentrates on stabilizing reactions and teaching skills to manage upsetting memories or triggers. Motivational interviewing is used to explore ambivalence and support incremental change when people want help modifying behaviors or routines.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kathryn collaborates with clients to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use web or phone sessions to help people practice skills in real life and review how tools are working between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, and money worries.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change the behaviors that follow them. Sessions emphasize practical exercises to practice between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience and holds the LCSW credential. Her work has included supporting people after trauma and helping with mood and stress concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Virginia and Connecticut and is based in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the selected service and location.
How do I start therapy with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The first meeting covers immediate concerns and next steps.
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