Kathryn "Katie" Carson-Decker, LCSW

Therapist in New York

Kathryn "Katie" Carson-Decker is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 15 years of experience.

License 079553 · New York Expires April 2029
NPI 1710174891 · national registry
Experience and languages 15+ years in practice English

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About Kathryn

Kathryn "Katie" Carson-Decker is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 15 years of experience. She offers steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and the aftereffects of trauma. Katie speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that fit day-to-day life.

She helps clients sort through self-esteem struggles, feelings of emptiness, and isolation. Conversations often center on improving communication, managing control issues, and addressing guilt or shame.

Background and approach

Katie also works with people who want more clarity about life purpose and stronger self-love. Her clinical work draws from approaches such as Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These methods are used to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try different ways of responding, and build skills that stick.

Katie aims for straightforward, collaborative sessions. Expect a mix of talking, practical exercises, and small behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping. The pace and focus are shaped by each person’s goals and everyday needs.

Sessions are offered through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit varied schedules. Katie centers compassion and clear communication while helping people move toward better emotional balance and improved relationships.

Credentials

LCSW (New York): License 079553 · expires April 2029
NPI: 1710174891 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Kathryn names

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Online support

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small actions toward them. It teaches ways to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and questions about life purpose.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. Sessions often include short exercises to test unhelpful thinking and replace it with more useful habits, useful for managing stress, depression, and mood disorders.

Gottman Method techniques are used to improve communication and reduce harmful interaction patterns. This work emphasizes concrete skills for listening, expressing needs, and repairing conflict in everyday interactions.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels feasible for their life. Together they adapt interventions and try things out, adjusting based on what helps most.

Online formats offer flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and use of exercises together. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people reflect in writing between sessions and fit therapy into busy days. These options make it simpler to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, school, or family obligations.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Katie commonly address?

She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include communication problems, control issues, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are collaborative and straightforward, blending conversation with practical exercises. The work often includes skill-building, behavioral experiments, and mindful awareness practices.

How much experience does she have?

Katie has 15 years of clinical experience supporting people through emotional challenges and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker, and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available online?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and getting started handled?

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