- Years in practice
- 22
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Kate
Kate Speranza is a licensed mental health counselor with 22 years of experience based in New York. She focuses on practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, parenting concerns, and life transitions. Her approach treats the client as the expert in their own life and aims to build on the strengths already present.
She prefers straightforward conversations that identify small, usable steps. Kate listens without judgment and helps people clarify what matters to them.
Background and approach
Sessions mix talking, problem-solving, and skill practice so progress is visible and trackable. Her work often includes cognitive behavioral strategies to shift unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses client-centered methods that follow each person’s pace and priorities.
Mindfulness practices are introduced to increase calm and focus when stress or sleep problems interfere. When trauma or past abuse is part of the picture, she draws on trauma-focused approaches to reduce distress and increase safety in daily life. Solution-focused techniques are used to set clear, short-term goals and celebrate small wins along the way.
People come to Kate for help with recovery from addiction, managing anger, coping with grief, or navigating career and parenting strains. She supports those facing compassion fatigue and attention challenges like ADHD, offering down-to-earth tools to make daily life easier.
What Kate works with
Everything Kate lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kate helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Kate lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so people feel heard and can find their own solutions, which is helpful for parents needing practical support and perspective.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior. It uses clear exercises and skill practice to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and tackle unhelpful habits. This approach works well in short, focused online sessions where homework and tracking are shared between meetings.
Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they try approaches and adjust over time so sessions stay useful and relevant to the person's life.
Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds flexibility. Video lets people connect face to face when possible. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or text messaging work for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy parenting schedules and changing routines.
Questions people ask about Kate
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, family and relationship issues, parenting challenges, grief, sleep problems, anger, career changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that combines listening with concrete tools. Sessions often mix supportive conversation with skill practice and goal setting.
What is her experience working in mental health?
She has 22 years of professional experience in mental health practice and community settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMHC credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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