Kathryn "Katie" Carson-Decker, LCSW

Kathryn "Katie" Carson-Decker is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York with over 15 years of experience supporting people through emotional and life transitions. She holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - which reflects advanced training in psychotherapy and clinical social work practice.

Her work focuses on helping clients manage depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Kathryn places special emphasis on challenges tied to self-esteem, feelings of emptiness or isolation, questions of life purpose, and healing from inner wounds. She draws on evidence-based methods to help clients build resilience, process painful experiences, and develop greater self-compassion.

In sessions she helps clients strengthen communication, address control issues, and work through guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Her practice also attends to mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and the development of self-love. Kathryn’s approach is warm and collaborative, and her practice particularly welcomes individuals seeking a faith-centered perspective or those aiming to grow into a healthier version of themselves.

She is committed to walking alongside each person as they explore meaning, rebuild connection, and discover renewed hope and inner strength.

Approaches for Online Healing and Relationship Work

Kathryn integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take meaningful steps toward a life they care about. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with personal priorities, which can be helpful for anxiety, low motivation, and questions of life purpose.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT provides practical tools for managing symptoms of depression, mood disorders, and anxiety by teaching skills for problem solving and emotional regulation.

For couples and relationship concerns, Kathryn draws on principles from the Gottman Method to improve communication, resolve conflict, and deepen connection. This work centers on concrete strategies to strengthen relationship skills and rebuild trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kathryn collaborates with each client to determine what methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews options together and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Kathryn is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals, helping clients maintain momentum even when life is full.