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Kathryn DeFiore

Kathryn DeFiore

LCSW

Connecticut

Practical support for stress and trauma recovery

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Connecticut / 11843; LCSW, Virginia / 0904017408
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
Connecticut

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    • Strengths focused
    • Goal oriented
    • Evidence informed

    About Kathryn

    Kathryn DeFiore is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people handle stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. She works with common struggles like caregiver stress, feeling isolated, trouble communicating, and the weight of guilt or shame. Kathryn aims to meet people where they are and build on their strengths.

    She believes clients are the experts on their own lives. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can try between meetings. Kathryn uses plain language and a steady, supportive approach to help people make changes that matter.

    Her methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused work. In practice that means looking at patterns of thinking and behavior, tapping into personal motivation for change, and addressing the effects of past trauma in manageable ways. The goal is sensible, doable progress rather than quick fixes.

    Kathryn has five years of professional experience and holds LCSW credentials in Connecticut and Virginia. She draws on that background to offer straightforward guidance and a calm presence during hard conversations.

    People who choose her often want help sorting confusing emotions, improving daily routines, or coping after difficult events. Kathryn encourages small, steady steps and supports each person’s own priorities as they work toward clearer coping and more satisfying day-to-day life.

  2. How Kathryn’s approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method that helps people clarify what matters to them and find their own reasons to change. It concentrates on listening, asking gentle questions, and building commitment to realistic steps forward.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. Online sessions often include simple exercises and short homework tasks to try between meetings, which helps people practice new skills in daily life.

    Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of past traumatic experiences in careful, paced ways. The work often emphasizes coping tools, grounding strategies, and gradual processing so people feel safer managing difficult memories.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kathryn will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods to fit each person's needs. The process is collaborative and paced to the client’s comfort.

    Confirm current session options before booking to learn how Kathryn is seeing clients. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with her during the match process about timing and what will work best for day-to-day routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    Connecticut, Virginia

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Kathryn commonly address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, plus related issues like caregiver stress, communication problems, isolation, and women's issues.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    The approach is practical and supportive. She works collaboratively, sets clear goals, and focuses on small, doable steps between sessions.

    What kind of experience does she bring?

    She has five years of professional experience working with people facing emotional and trauma-related concerns.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She is an LCSW licensed in Connecticut and Virginia and practices out of Connecticut.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How does billing and cost work?

    Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with Kathryn?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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