Kathryn (Kathy) McCabe , LCSW

Kathryn McCabe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings a calm, practical approach to people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and life transitions. With nine years of clinical experience, she combines targeted trauma work and long-term psychodynamic training to help clients reduce symptoms and explore the underlying patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, and repeating relationship difficulties.

She has specialized training in Traumatic Incident Reduction, an evidence-based method used to reduce trauma and post-traumatic stress symptoms, and she has received in-depth instruction in psychodynamic psychotherapy to address root causes of emotional pain and behavioral repeats. Kathryn also integrates approaches from acceptance-based and cognitive therapies as appropriate to each person’s needs.

Kathryn earned her master of social work from Columbia University School of Social Work in 1996, a program that has repeatedly been rated among the top MSW programs in the country. She holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - which authorizes clinical practice and therapeutic care. Kathryn aims to create an understanding, nonjudgmental space so people do not have to manage difficult feelings and decisions on their own.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online care

Kathryn McCabe draws from several evidence-informed methods to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and building willingness to experience difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward a meaningful life - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard so clients can explore feelings and find their own solutions - this approach supports self-esteem, relationship concerns, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical skills and problem-solving, and it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kathryn collaborates with each person to identify the techniques and blend of therapies that best match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to sessions. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels useful and realistic.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limits, or those who prefer to meet from home. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care, access a licensed professional across distances within the therapist's practice area, and fit therapy into everyday life without compromising the therapeutic relationship.