Profile / United States
Kathryn "Katie" Carson-Decker, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Anxiety and Relationship work
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT and mindfulness
- Gottman communication
About Kathryn
Kathryn "Katie" Carson-Decker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 15 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Katie also helps with issues such as low self-esteem, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
She uses practical tools to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Sessions focus on concrete steps that reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Katie blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance-based and mindfulness strategies to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Her work often includes communication skills and approaches from the Gottman Method when relationship issues are central. Motivational Interviewing techniques are used to clarify goals and increase willingness to try new behaviors. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to understand persistent patterns that come from earlier experiences.
People who want clear structure, specific strategies, and reflective conversation may find this approach useful. Katie emphasizes small, doable changes rather than broad promises. She encourages practical experiments between sessions to test new ways of responding.
Katie practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online options button.
How CBT, ACT, and Gottman work in online sessions
CBT focuses on spotting specific thought and behavior patterns and trying brief experiments to see what changes. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress because it turns problems into measurable steps and homework tasks.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them and then committing to value-driven actions. It helps when avoidance or stuckness keeps someone from doing meaningful things.
The Gottman Method concentrates on communication skills and conflict patterns in relationships. It breaks interactions into observable habits and offers concrete skills for clearer conversations and repair after conflict.
Choosing the right approach is part of working together. The therapist will review goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what is helpful. That process is collaborative and practical rather than theoretical.
This profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online formats can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or allow communication without commuting. Many people find digital sessions help maintain consistency when schedules are tight, but confirm the available formats before scheduling.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions include practical exercises and short experiments to change patterns.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience supporting people through mood, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.
Where does she practice and what is her licence?
She practices in New York and holds a NY LCSW credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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