Kathryn DeFiore, LCSW

Licensed in Connecticut · 5 years in practice

Kathryn DeFiore is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, Connecticut: 11843 · expires April 2027
LCSW, Virginia: 0904017408 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1740707025 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Kathryn

Kathryn DeFiore is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. She works with adults who are trying to feel steadier and more in control of daily life. Kathryn emphasizes practical steps and support so people can start feeling better sooner.

She encourages clients to see themselves as the expert in their own story. Sessions focus on your goals and your strengths.

Background and approach

Kathryn offers clear tools you can try between meetings and checks in on what helps and what does not. Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused methods. That mix helps people notice unhelpful thinking, build motivation for change, and process painful experiences at a pace that feels right.

She keeps language plain and uses concrete techniques during sessions. Kathryn holds a Master level clinical social work license - LCSW - and has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings. She is licensed in Connecticut and Virginia and practices from Connecticut.

Sessions are conducted in English. People often seek Kathryn's help for caregiver stress, trouble communicating, feelings of guilt or shame, isolation, money-related stress, and women's issues. She aims to make therapy accessible through flexible session formats and a supportive, collaborative style.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Kathryn names

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Online support

Approaches for online healing and skill building

CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It uses simple exercises and practice tasks to reduce worry, low mood, and repetitive negative thinking.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening your own reasons for change. It encourages small, realistic steps and boosts confidence when you feel stuck or unsure about next steps.

Trauma-Focused Therapy provides ways to process upsetting memories and reactions at a pace that feels manageable. It combines grounding strategies and structured work to help reduce the hold of past events on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kathryn collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adapts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you work face to face when you want that connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you need a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging allow brief daily support and check-ins between sessions. These formats offer flexibility to fit therapy into work, caregiving, and other routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kathryn help with?

Kathryn supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, money worries, and women's issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear tools and steps you can use between sessions. She centers sessions on your goals and strengths.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience informs her use of structured approaches and real-world techniques.

Where is Kathryn licensed and located?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and is licensed in Connecticut and Virginia. Her practice is based in Connecticut.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility in how people connect.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kathryn?

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