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Katie Lamb

Katie Lamb, LCSW

Therapist · New York · 8+ years of experience

Practical support for stress and life change

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship concerns
  • Self esteem

About Katie

Katie Lamb is a licensed clinical social worker who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and big life changes. She also helps people managing attention differences and related day-to-day challenges. Katie writes in a straightforward way and aims to make first steps feel less overwhelming.

Katie draws on eight years of community-based practice in New York. She focuses on creating a welcoming space where people can talk honestly about what is hard. Sessions are meant to be a place for practical problem solving and emotional processing, not judgment.

Her work combines several common therapeutic methods. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking. She includes acceptance and commitment ideas to help people act on their values. Emotion-focused and attachment-informed techniques are used when relationships and connection are central concerns.

In a session she listens, reflects, and offers exercises you can try between meetings. That may include small behavior experiments, mindfulness practices, or communication skills to test in real life. The goal is steady, workable change rather than quick fixes.

Katie encourages people who feel stuck to take a practical step toward change. She helps set manageable goals and checks progress along the way. Her approach is collaborative and paced to fit each person’s needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and when life changes feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves identifying thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Emotionally-Focused and attachment-informed work focuses on how feelings and relationship patterns affect well-being and can help when connection or communication is a main concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Katie works together with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning means techniques can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up check-ins that keep progress on track. They also let people try out skills in the settings where problems occur and bring those experiences back to sessions for troubleshooting and refinement.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Katie supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related challenges. She also works with a wide range of related concerns such as attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She focuses on listening, teaching practical skills, and trying doable exercises between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has eight years of professional work experience in community settings, helping people with anxiety, depression, addiction history, relationship problems, parenting stress, and related issues.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

Katie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices with experience in that region.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

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 Katie?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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