Therapist profile
Katherine Shockley, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, New Jersey / 37PC00597100
- NPI1366968687
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- stress management
- anger concerns
- addictions support
About Katherine
Katherine Shockley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, anger, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and life transitions. Katherine draws on her background in mental health and addictions to help people who are struggling at work or at home.
Katherine started her career in neuroscience imaging and research before returning to graduate school for mental health and addictions treatment. That mix of science and clinical practice shapes how she approaches care. She uses talk therapy and evidence-based techniques to help people make practical changes in day-to-day life.
Sessions focus on identifying strengths and applying them to current problems. Katherine helps clients rethink patterns that keep them stuck and practice new ways of responding to stress and anger. She supports people who have complex situations, including chronic illness, caregiving stress, and co-occurring conditions.
Her background includes work with people who have serious and persistent mental illness, and with business professionals seeking coaching around management and life choices. Katherine describes therapy as a place to learn skills for coping and to plan concrete steps forward.
People can expect a practical, skills-oriented process aimed at reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning. She invites clients to notice existing resilience and to build from what already works in their lives.
How sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Katherine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and behavior change. One common approach is cognitive reframing, which looks at thought patterns that increase anger or anxiety and teaches ways to challenge and change those thoughts. This helps with stress, low mood, and reactive behaviors.Another useful approach is problem-focused skill building. These are step-by-step exercises to improve communication, manage impulses, and handle triggers. That kind of work suits people who want practical strategies for everyday situations, such as at work or in caregiving roles.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Katherine will review your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. She and the client decide collaboratively which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking because the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into a busy life; it can reduce commuting, allow shorter check-ins, or let someone meet during a lunch break. Ask about session length and any format details when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know how sessions will fit your routine.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
Katherine works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, anger, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related life changes and relationship issues.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses talk therapy and evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and behavior change rather than abstract theory.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She has 18 years of experience in clinical practice following an earlier career in neuroscience research.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Katherine is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm details during the matching process to ensure services fit your location.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; pricing details appear during sign-up.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.