- Focus on strengths
- Practical coping skills
- Evidence informed approach
About Katherine
Katherine Shockley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with 18 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and life transitions. She also supports those dealing with codependency, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career or relationship strain. Her style is practical and straightforward, aimed at helping people regain control of everyday life.
Before counseling, Katherine worked in neuroscience imaging and research for 20 years. She then completed graduate training in mental health and addictions treatment to move into direct patient care. This mixed background gives her both scientific perspective and hands-on clinical experience.
Sessions focus on clear goals and usable skills. Katherine tailors plans to each person's situation and strengths. She emphasizes rethinking habits and applying resilience already present in the client.
She has worked with a wide range of people, from those with long-term mental health needs to business professionals seeking life or executive coaching. Her approach blends practical talk therapy with strategies aimed at reducing symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning.
Katherine encourages clients to take small, steady steps toward change. She helps people build routines that support wellbeing and manage challenges like grief, anger, or chronic illness. For anyone unsure where to start, she guides the process so goals feel manageable and realistic.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Evidence-informed techniques focus on changing unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical coping skills. One approach helps people notice and reframe negative thoughts, which can reduce anxiety and depression and make daily tasks feel more manageable. Another approach emphasizes skill building for stress management, communication, and relapse prevention for addictions or codependency, giving concrete tools to use outside sessions.Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to clarify goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust as needed. Sessions are a place to test what helps and to set small, achievable steps toward those goals.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit care around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also mean shorter check-ins when time is tight or an option to avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use these flexible formats to help clients stay consistent with treatment and apply new skills in everyday life.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Katherine works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and life changes. Her list also includes codependency, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career or relationship strain.
How would therapy feel day to day?
Expect practical, goal-focused talk therapy that emphasizes skills you can use between sessions. Plans are tailored to current problems and personal strengths.
What is her background and experience?
She spent 20 years in neuroscience imaging and research before completing graduate training in mental health and addictions treatment. She has 18 years of counseling experience.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and provides services from that location.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients according to the profile details.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone, video, or in-person sessions are available.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform for exact pricing details for your situation.
How do I begin working with her?
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