Kate Conochan

Kate Conochan is an LISW and LCSW with 15 years of experience in social work and clinical care. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and anger. Kate emphasizes clear goals and practical steps so people know what to expect from the start.

Her background includes work with youth in foster care and in the juvenile justice system, and extensive clinical experience with adults facing addiction, trauma, psychotic disorders, and major life changes. That mix of settings gives her a broad view of how problems can affect daily life and relationships.

Kate uses a client-centered style that puts each person's priorities first. She helps people name their goals and then supports them in reaching those goals at a pace that feels manageable. Building a straightforward, honest working relationship is central to how she practices.

She also draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to give practical tools. Sessions focus on skills people can use between visits to handle stress, manage difficult emotions, and improve communication.

People who choose Kate can expect a collaborative, down-to-earth process. She aims to make the first steps easy and useful. To begin, clients follow the platform's Start Therapy steps and schedule based on available times.

Approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new ways of responding; it is practical for anxiety, mood changes, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client's goals guide the work and the therapist follows their lead.

Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. That conversation guides whether ACT, CBT, client-centered work, or a mix of methods will best fit the situation.

The original biography does not list specific online or in-person formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use mindfulness and behavioral tools between meetings, so practice can happen in real life as issues come up.