Kathryn (Kathy) McCabe , LCSW

These are unsettling and often isolating times, and Kathryn (Kathy) McCabe understands how daily pressures - from financial worries to relationship strain - can amplify anxiety and depression. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she blends trauma-focused techniques and depth-oriented psychotherapy to help clients address difficult symptoms and recurring patterns.

Kathy has specific training in Traumatic Incident Reduction, an evidence-based method aimed at reducing trauma and PTSD symptoms, and she brings in-depth training in psychodynamic psychotherapy to explore underlying causes of mood and relational struggles. That combination allows her to both stabilize distress and examine long-standing dynamics that contribute to depression, anxiety, and repeated relationship problems.

She approaches each case with attention to what a person is feeling and experiencing, recognizing the loneliness that can come when someone believes no one understands them. Kathy holds a master of social work from Columbia University School of Social Work, earned in 1996, and draws on that foundation alongside clinical trainings to inform her work with individuals facing trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and mood concerns.

Kathy aims to create a therapeutic environment where difficult emotions and experiences can be explored thoughtfully, with an emphasis on understanding root causes and easing the intensity of symptoms.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Kathryn integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work, helping clients clarify personal values and take practical steps toward a meaningful life even while difficult thoughts and feelings are present. ACT can be helpful for issues such as anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a skills-focused approach that identifies and shifts unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, and problem-specific concerns where structured strategies can lead to measurable changes.

In addition, Kathryn draws on Client-Centered Therapy principles, offering a supportive, empathetic stance that prioritizes the client's perspective and pace. This approach can be particularly helpful for building self-esteem, exploring identity, and working through relational pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and allow clients to engage from different settings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity of care, and access licensed professionals without the need for in-person visits.