- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Katherine
Katherine "Katie" Saraga is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with four years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, social anxiety and phobia, and related concerns. Katie helps people who are navigating life changes, managing ADHD symptoms, or coping with grief and depression.
Katie keeps her approach straightforward and laid back. She centers sessions on identifying strengths and building skills that make daily life more manageable. Conversations are practical and direct, with attention to what the person wants to work on right now.
Her work draws on several evidence-informed approaches. Katie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to spot patterns and try out different behaviors. Mindfulness practices are offered to support attention and reduce reactivity.
Katie also brings elements of Client-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when those styles fit the person's goals. She supports people dealing with chronic pain, disability, dissociation, and communication challenges. Issues such as pregnancy and childbirth, compassion fatigue, and life purpose are part of her focus areas.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the practical steps Katie outlines when someone begins the matching process. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Katie draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness in her online work. ACT supports noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values, which can help when avoidance or worry get in the way. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying small behavior experiments to test new ways of acting. Mindfulness offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase focus.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Katie will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as the work continues.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in around a work break, or choosing audio only when bandwidth is limited. Katie’s practical methods lend themselves to brief skill practice and between-session exercises that can be done in everyday routines.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, social anxiety and phobia, ADHD, grief, depression, and related life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is laid back and practical, emphasizing strengths and skill building to address day-to-day problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
What credential and region is listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and provides services tied to that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.