Katherine Shockley

Katherine Shockley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey. She draws on 18 years of experience to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, or life transitions. Her approach is practical and person-centered, aimed at helping clients use their existing strengths to move forward.

She began her career in neuroscience imaging and research before returning to school for a degree in mental health and addictions treatment. That background gives her a blend of scientific perspective and hands-on clinical work. Katherine has supported people across a wide range of situations, from serious and persistent mental illness to work-focused concerns like career stress and executive coaching.

In sessions she focuses on clear goals and tailored plans. Therapy is presented as a collaborative process where the client’s values and priorities shape the work. She encourages learning new ways of thinking and applying resilience already present in a person’s life.

Katherine addresses concerns such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and issues around self-esteem, anger, and communication. She also helps people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, aging-related concerns, and the emotional impact of major life events.

People who want straightforward, evidence-informed talk therapy may find her style useful. She invites clients to make practical changes and to build on strengths. To begin, prospective clients are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule according to availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Many descriptions in her biography point to evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on talk therapy and practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and depression; this approach is useful for stress, low mood, and self-esteem concerns. Another common approach emphasizes building on existing strengths and developing coping skills for life changes, grief, and caregiver stress; it focuses on small, doable actions and practicing them between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose techniques that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means checking progress and adjusting plans together as the work unfolds.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people stay consistent with care while juggling work, caregiving, or health-related responsibilities. Licensed professionals adapt these evidence-informed techniques so they remain practical and goal-oriented when delivered remotely.