- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-focused work
About Kathryn
Kathryn DeFiore is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut and Virginia with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Kathryn frames clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on practical steps to manage problems that feel overwhelming.
She uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused work to address everyday struggles. Sessions look at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Kathryn also uses motivational techniques to help people clarify what matters and to build small, steady changes.
When trauma or past abuse is part of the picture, she draws on trauma-focused approaches to reduce symptoms and increase coping. Her style is direct and collaborative - she helps people notice what works and what does not, then tries different tools until something fits.
She pays attention to common stressors like caregiver strain, relationship communication problems, control issues, and financial worries. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, seasonal affective disorder, and women’s issues.
Sessions use practical skills and homework that can be applied between meetings. Kathryn asks questions, offers feedback, and helps set manageable goals. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair someone with an initial session and a plan for next steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Many of her methods move well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thought and behavior patterns and practicing new responses. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and depression and often includes short exercises to try between sessions.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people resolve mixed feelings and find internal reasons to change. It can help when someone wants to reduce angry outbursts or stick to new communication habits. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on reducing the impact of traumatic memories and building coping strategies that lower reactivity over time.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathryn will work with clients to match methods to their goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as needed based on what is helpful in practice.
The practical upside of online work is fitting sessions into a busy life. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule a midday check-in, avoid travel time, or use shorter contacts when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can still assign exercises and track progress between meetings, so day-to-day practice remains part of the work.
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 anger issues does she support?
She supports people who lose their temper with loved ones, feel built-up resentment, struggle with workplace frustration, or live with someone else’s anger.
What is her overall approach in sessions?
Her approach is direct and collaborative, focusing on problem-solving and skill practice to reduce upsetting reactions and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as an LCSW working with stress, trauma, grief, anxiety, anger, and depression.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds LCSW credentials in Virginia and Connecticut and lists Connecticut as her location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.