Kathryn Starratt , LICSW

Kathryn Starratt is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in New Hampshire with 24 years of experience supporting adults, couples, families, adolescents, children and groups. Her LICSW credential indicates advanced clinical social work training and authorization to provide a wide range of therapeutic services. Kathryn's professional background includes work in Emergency Services and Community Mental Health as well as focused work with families formed through adoption and foster care, experiences that inform her ability to respond to crisis, system-level stressors, and complex family dynamics.

She creates a non-judgmental, caring, and respectful space where individuals and families can explore their authentic selves and build on their strengths. Kathryn practices from a person-centered perspective and draws on a variety of evidence-based tools, such as strength-based approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused methods, psychoeducation, and trauma-focused therapy, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. She consistently observes resilience in those who engage in the work and believes that counseling can be beneficial at many points in life—whether facing traumatic events, loss, relationship challenges, work stress, family conflict, or major life transitions.

Kathryn combines clinical skill with compassion and, when appropriate, a measure of humor to support growth and recovery. She is committed to accompanying others on their paths of discovery and healing.

Evidence-Based Techniques Offered Remotely

Kathryn commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches, which help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, stress, and depression. These techniques focus on changing thinking and behavior patterns to support clearer decision making and emotional regulation.

She also draws on trauma-focused therapy to address the effects of past traumatic experiences. This approach helps clients process distressing memories and learn coping skills that reduce the impact of trauma on daily life. When appropriate, Kathryn integrates strength-based methods that highlight a person’s existing resources and resilience to foster growth and recovery.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Kathryn works with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, making adjustments over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Offering sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging increases flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Remote options can reduce travel time, allow continuity across life changes, and enable consistent contact with a licensed professional when in-person visits are impractical.