- Focus on coping skills
- Respectful, collaborative style
- Experience with grief
About Kathyrn
Kathyrn Chociej is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and LGBT concerns. She writes simply and directly in sessions, and she focuses on supporting people who want clearer coping and more satisfying day-to-day life.
Kathyrn believes people are the experts in their own stories and brings that respect into each meeting. She encourages clients to notice strengths and to use those strengths to move through hard moments. Sessions are practical and collaborative, with space for emotion and real-life problem solving.
With ten years of professional experience in Washington, Kathyrn has worked with people facing loss and the fallout of trauma and abuse. She also supports clients navigating difficult relationship patterns and codependency concerns, and she is familiar with issues tied to gender identity and LGBT life.
Her approach centers on helping people build better coping skills and clearer choices. Conversations might focus on what you want to change, small steps to get there, and ways to reduce day-to-day stress. She aims to make the work feel doable and relevant to your life.
Kathyrn also has experience with aging and geriatric concerns, chronic pain and illness, alternative sexual cultures including BDSM and kink, and end-of-life topics. People who come to her often want practical tools, steady support, and a nonjudgmental space to figure things out.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
In practice Kathyrn draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people build coping skills and manage difficult emotions. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and stress; it helps people gain control over daily routines and reactions. Another approach emphasizes processing grief and loss through guided conversation and practical homework, supporting people as they adapt to change and remember what matters.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathyrn works together with each person to choose or adapt methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and everyday demands. That collaborative process helps shape the pace and focus of sessions so they feel relevant and doable.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people meet from familiar surroundings. They can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or let someone avoid being on camera if that feels better for starting out.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kathyrn help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and LGBT related matters, along with related areas such as codependency and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, emphasizing client strengths and step-by-step coping strategies. Sessions mix emotional support with real-life problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
Kathyrn has ten years of professional experience providing mental health support in Washington.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
She holds a WA LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington State.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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