- Stress and worry
- Social anxiety support
- Communication help
About Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Anstotz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with three years of post-license experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her areas of focus.
Kaitlyn uses plain, practical talk in sessions. She helps people sort through what’s most pressing and find small, doable steps to feel more steady day to day. Conversations are direct and centered on the challenges the person brings, like persistent worry, trouble speaking up, or feeling isolated.
Her background includes work in higher-intensity settings and outpatient care. That range means she has supported people through big transitions and ongoing struggles. She has experience with communication problems and relationship conflict, and she addresses how those issues affect everyday life.
In sessions she focuses on skills people can use between meetings. This can include practicing new ways to approach social situations, learning tools to calm intense feelings, and breaking down goals into manageable parts. She helps people experiment with these steps and notice what changes.
Kaitlyn holds a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University and completed earlier work at a partial hospitalization program for young people. She speaks English and works with clients based in New Jersey. Before booking, confirm which session formats are currently offered.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach practical skills and direct strategies. Skills-based approaches focus on practicing specific tools for reducing anxiety and managing strong emotions, like breathing, grounding, and behavioral experiments to test worries. These are helpful for people who want concrete steps to try between sessions.Another commonly used approach involves working on communication and problem-solving. This involves naming how interactions typically unfold, trying new ways to express thoughts, and rehearsing conversations so social situations feel more manageable. It can help with isolation, loneliness, and social anxiety by breaking social tasks into smaller, achievable parts.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That means the plan can shift as progress and preferences become clearer.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are currently available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also allow someone to practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life examples into conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, and lists social anxiety and phobia as additional focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on clear steps and skills people can use between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has three years of experience as an LCSW in clinical practice after licensure.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.