- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Career concerns
About Kitty
She has broad experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Kitty also works with those coping with caregiver strain, midlife changes, career questions, ADHD, and mood-related challenges. She draws on practical strategies to help people get unstuck and make small changes that add up.
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR. In sessions she focuses on listening, building goals with each person, and using tools that fit daily life. EMDR is used when processing traumatic memories is helpful for a client.
Kitty has several years of experience supporting people connected to the geriatric community and has worked with school-aged populations earlier in her career. That background informs how she frames caregiving, life transitions, and end-of-life topics in conversation.
People who meet with her can expect a collaborative process that starts with clear goals. She helps clients identify strengths, develop coping skills, and make choices that support wellbeing and life purpose.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
How Kitty blends evidence-based methods for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and make room for actions that reflect their values. It is useful when someone wants to move toward a life that feels meaningful despite difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and replacing them with clearer, problem-solving strategies. It often helps with anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a method used to reduce distress tied to upsetting memories by processing them in a structured way over a series of sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kitty will listen to each person’s goals, talk through options, and suggest methods that fit those needs and preferences. The process is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into busy days, shortening commute time, or choosing quieter surroundings to focus. Because the platform and session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. The focus is on making therapy fit daily life so people can use what they learn between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kitty help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and career-related questions. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, ADHD, mood disorders, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and collaborative, centered on listening and building goals together. She uses practical approaches to help people try new skills between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years as a licensed clinician in Virginia and more than 14 years of earlier work serving the geriatric community. That background shapes how she approaches caregiving and end-of-life topics.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Virginia. The credential shown is VA LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.