Kathryn "Katie" Carson-Decker

Kathryn "Katie" Carson-Decker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and concerns about life purpose. Her work is offered in English and she does not take international clients.

Katie focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. She helps people name what feels wrong, sort out emotions, and try small changes that can shift daily life. Sessions often include looking at how thoughts and behaviors interact and practicing new ways of relating to yourself and others.

People who come to her often want clearer direction after a life change or relief from persistent low mood and anxiety. She also supports those questioning their purpose or feeling empty after major transitions. Katie offers a blend of present-focused skills work and time to process deeper feelings.

Her practice notes that costs vary by location and that sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients use the platform’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.

How ACT, CBT and Mindfulness are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people move toward a chosen direction in life, which can be useful when someone is questioning purpose or feeling empty.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers concrete strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and change daily routines that maintain anxiety or low mood.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These skills support emotional regulation and make it easier to try new behaviors in relationships and at work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then try methods that seem most useful. That collaborative process may mix ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and relationship work when appropriate.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and communication to make progress between sessions.