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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and mindfulness
About Kate
LMHC licensed in New York with 22 years of professional experience, Kate Speranza focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. She works especially with teens and young adults who are finding themselves, and she also helps parents with the balance of family life. Sessions are conducted in English and grounded in approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, solution-focused steps, and trauma-focused care.
Kate views each person as the expert on their own story. She uses short, clear conversations to help people notice what is working and to build on practical strengths. In sessions she asks direct questions, listens for patterns, and helps clients try small changes that add up over time.
Her style tends to be guided and collaborative. With teens and young adults she focuses on identity, mood, and decision points. With parents she looks at routines, expectations, and ways to reduce daily stress. When trauma or grief is present she moves carefully and keeps the pace set by the person in front of her.
Kate draws on cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are used in brief, concrete exercises to reduce overwhelm. Solution-focused techniques help people leave sessions with one or two clear steps to try between meetings.
People who choose this approach should expect straightforward conversation and practical action. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session are the steps advised before committing to ongoing work.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Kate uses client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness in remote sessions. Client-centered therapy means the conversation follows the person's concerns and priorities, helping them find their own solutions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. Mindfulness therapy offers simple breathing and grounding exercises to reduce overwhelm and improve focus.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person's needs. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan, moving at a pace the person is comfortable with.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help maintain consistency while working on stress, mood, trauma recovery, or parenting challenges.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, career questions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She uses client-centered listening alongside CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused steps, and trauma-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working with teens, young adults, and parents on mood, identity, and family balance.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.