- Anger management
- Stress reduction
- Addictions support
About Katherine
Katherine Shockley is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 18 years of experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, anger, depression, and life changes. She also addresses ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to caregiving or chronic illness.
She started her career in neuroscience imaging and research. After about 20 years in that field she returned to graduate school for a degree in mental health and addictions treatment. That clinical shift led her to direct patient care across many settings.
Her caseload has ranged from people with persistent mental health challenges to business professionals seeking life coaching and executive management support. In sessions she uses talk therapy as the primary tool, helping clients name problems, test new ways of thinking, and try different behaviors between visits.
Katherine draws on practical, evidence-based approaches that aim to build on clients' existing strengths. She encourages learning skills to manage strong emotions, rethink stressful patterns, and apply resilience in everyday life. The work focuses on concrete steps rather than abstract ideas.
Clients who want clear strategies for handling anger, improving communication, or balancing work and personal life will find direct, action-oriented sessions. To begin, she asks clients to identify current goals and then maps small, achievable steps toward them.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Many of Katherine's methods are rooted in evidence-based talk therapy techniques. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying and changing patterns of thinking that increase anger, anxiety, or depression. These methods help people test new thoughts and try different responses in everyday situations.Behavioral strategies emphasize skill-building and practice. That can include setting small goals, rehearsing alternative reactions, and learning stress-management tools that reduce the chance of losing control when emotions run high.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Katherine works with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring to sessions. She checks progress and adjusts plans as needs change so the work stays practical and goal-focused.
The biography does not specify which online formats she offers, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to teach the same skills they use face to face, while helping people practice those skills in their regular environment.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses talk therapy and evidence-based techniques to teach practical skills and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of experience, including prior work in neuroscience imaging and later training in mental health and addictions treatment.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is pricing handled?
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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.