- Relaxed collaborative style
- Focus on strengths
- Mindfulness and skills
About Katherine
Katherine "Katie" Saraga is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois. She brings four years of practice to people facing stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and life changes. Katie takes a relaxed, down-to-earth approach and aims to make conversations feel straightforward and useful.
Katie focuses on helping people identify strengths they already have and use those strengths to tackle problems. She often blends practical skills with mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas. Sessions tend to emphasize small, doable steps rather than big, abstract plans.
Her background includes work with a broad range of concerns such as ADHD, grief, depression, anger, and compassion fatigue. Katie also lists experience supporting people with chronic illness and disability, sensory impairments, and communication challenges. She mentions coaching and life-purpose exploration as part of her practice.
In session she describes herself as supportive and approachable, using humor when it helps people feel at ease. The aim is to create a space where clients can say what they need to say and try strategies that fit their daily life. Katie encourages questions and collaboration about goals and methods.
People who want clear, practical steps and a gentle, accepting style may find her approach helpful. Katie asks prospective clients to follow the site's start steps so scheduling can be arranged according to availability.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings and choosing actions that match a person's values. It can help when worry, low mood, or sleep disruption get in the way of everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and teaches step-by-step strategies to change them, often useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep routines. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple present-moment skills to reduce reactivity and calm the body and mind, which many people find useful for stress and sleep problems.Finding the best fit is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try approaches that seem promising, and adjust as needed. The process is about experimenting together to see what helps in real life rather than committing to a single method up front.
The therapist's biography did not specify which online session formats she offers, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also allows people to try mindfulness exercises and behavioral tools between sessions so they can practice strategies in their everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Katie commonly address?
She lists stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, anger, grief, ADHD, relationship and family issues, and compassion fatigue among her focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is described as relaxed and supportive, with an emphasis on identifying strengths and using practical steps, mindfulness, and acceptance-based ideas.
How long has she been practicing?
Katie has four years of professional experience working with people across a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients sign up?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Katie?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.