Katherine "Katie" Saraga, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 4 years in practice

Katherine "Katie" Saraga is a licensed clinical social worker who brings four years of direct practice to her work with adults.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149026549 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1164017448 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Katherine

Katherine "Katie" Saraga is a licensed clinical social worker who brings four years of direct practice to her work with adults. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and other life stressors. Katie keeps her style approachable and down to earth so people can talk honestly about what feels hard right now.

Katie uses clear, concrete strategies rather than jargon. She helps people notice strengths and build small skills that make daily life easier.

Background and approach

Sessions are relaxed and conversational, with an emphasis on what the person needs in the moment. Humor and warmth are part of how she connects. Her background includes work with people facing chronic pain, neurodiversity like autism and Asperger syndrome, sensory impairments, and intellectual disability.

She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and the stresses that come with caregiving and compassion fatigue. Katie draws from several therapy methods to match each person's needs. She blends acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive tools and mindfulness practices to help change how someone responds to tough thoughts and feelings.

Skills from dialectical behavior therapy are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities. Sessions take place online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Katie works with English-speaking clients in Illinois and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a time to start.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Katherine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Dissociation
Hearing impaired
Intellectual disability
Life purpose
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Visually impaired
Young adult issues

Approaches Katherine names

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Online support

How Katie’s Approaches Apply to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then taking actions that match a person’s values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Katie will discuss these methods and adapt them based on what a person needs, their goals, and how they prefer to work. The choice of tools is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Video allows face-to-face interaction for skill coaching and deeper conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Katie address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, anger, sleep problems, life changes, and relationship or communication issues.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is relaxed and conversational. She focuses on identifying strengths and teaching small, practical skills to manage daily challenges.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Katie has four years of experience working with people facing a range of concerns, including chronic illness, neurodiversity, and caregiving stress.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - and practices with clients in Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are offered?

Work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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