- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Katherine
Katherine Shockley is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in New Jersey with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and other life changes, including trauma and mood concerns like depression and bipolar disorder.
She began her career in neuroscience imaging and research, then returned to graduate school for a degree in mental health and addictions treatment so she could work directly with clients. That background informs a practical approach that blends clinical knowledge with real-world problem solving. She has supported people with long-term mental health needs as well as business professionals seeking coaching and management skills.
Sessions focus on talk therapy and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people take concrete steps forward. Katherine emphasizes strategies people can use between visits, such as new ways of thinking, coping tools for stress, and methods to handle triggers or cravings. She works to build on strengths her clients already have so change feels doable.
Her practice covers a broad set of concerns beyond anxiety and stress, including ADHD, compassion fatigue, relationship and communication problems, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and grief. Katherine also addresses personality-related patterns like attachment or avoidant tendencies that affect daily life.
People can expect straightforward conversations about goals, coping options, and small steps to test out between sessions. She welcomes clients who want practical guidance for work, relationships, or emotional regulation and who prefer a clinician with research and clinical experience.
Evidence-based methods and online care
Many of the approaches Katherine uses come from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on patterns of thinking, behavior, and coping. One common way is cognitive-style work that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different, more useful ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and improve mood. That kind of work is helpful for worry, social anxiety, and low self-esteem.Another approach emphasizes behavioral strategies - practicing small, manageable steps in real situations to build confidence and reduce avoidance. This helps with phobias, social fear, and the kinds of day-to-day challenges that make work or relationships harder.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. She will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit their needs, and adjust plans as progress is reviewed. The focus is on practical tools and steps the client can use between sessions.
The biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people attend from wherever they are located. Licensed professionals can use online work to keep regular contact while tailoring the pace and structure to each person's goals.
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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, addictions, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, trauma and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses talk therapy and evidence-based techniques to build practical skills and coping strategies people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience, with an earlier career in neuroscience research before training in mental health and addictions treatment.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in New Jersey.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
She accepts international clients and offers services in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule a session?
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