- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Katherine
Katherine "Katie" Saraga is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with four years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, relationship concerns, family issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, and depression among her focus areas. Katie also notes additional interests such as autism and Asperger Syndrome, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, dissociation, sensory impairments, intellectual disability, life purpose, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, social anxiety, and young adult issues.
Katie uses an easygoing counseling style. Sessions are conversational and direct. She tends to look for strengths people already have and works with them to manage hard moments and recurring patterns. Humor and a practical tone are part of how she interacts with clients.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. She incorporates acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice what matters, cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness exercises to steady attention. Dialectical skills and client-centered listening also appear in her work when those tools fit the problem at hand.
People who come for help with anger or stress can expect clear, short-term strategies alongside talk therapy. Sessions include skill practice, checking what worked between meetings, and adjusting plans when something isn’t helping. Katie asks questions, offers exercises, and helps clients set manageable goals.
She conducts her practice from Illinois and works in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and any practical details they need to plan their time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values. It can help when anger or stress keeps pulling attention away from what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for managing repeated anger responses and sleep or anxiety problems.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. This means testing skills, reviewing how they worked between meetings, and changing plans when needed.
The practical benefits of online work depend on the session formats offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow a shorter check-in when needed, or let them join without travel time. If video is offered it can support guided exercises and visual materials, while phone sessions can be a simpler, lower-bandwidth option for brief updates. Katie will discuss which options suit scheduling, comfort, and the goals you bring to therapy.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, and related areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is laid back and conversational with practical skill-building, strength spotting, and some humor.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Katie has four years of professional experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.