Kathryn DeFiore, LCSW

Kathryn DeFiore is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, and depression. She supports people dealing with caregiver strain, communication struggles, control issues, and feelings of guilt or shame. Her work also covers post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, seasonal mood shifts, money worries, and isolation.

She approaches therapy as a collaborative process. Kathryn believes each person knows their story best and brings strengths to the work. She offers steady support while helping people learn practical steps to feel more in control day to day.

Her style combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing with Trauma-Focused Therapy when needed. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, testing small changes, and building coping skills that fit daily life. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to emotion and safety.

Kathryn has five years of clinical experience and holds LCSW credentials in Virginia and Connecticut. She draws on that background to tailor plans to each person's situation and pace. The aim is to help people move from relief to lasting strategies for handling stressors.

People who choose her can expect direct listening, practical tools, and step-by-step plans. She supports clients through both short-term problem solving and longer work on painful memories or recurring patterns. Kathryn emphasizes collaboration and realistic goals.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Kathryn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teach skills for managing anxiety and depression. CBT sessions often include setting small practice tasks and checking progress in later meetings.

She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events affect daily functioning. That approach focuses on processing difficult memories at a pace that feels manageable and on building coping skills to reduce symptoms tied to trauma.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods as therapy progresses. Clients influence the pace and focus of work rather than following a rigid plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face from their location, phone calls use less bandwidth, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between meetings.