Katherine Shockley, LPC

Katherine Shockley is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with 18 years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, ADHD, and major life changes. Her work is focused on helping individuals identify strengths they already have and use those strengths to move forward.

She began her career in neuroscience imaging and research, then returned to graduate school for a degree in mental health and addictions treatment to work directly with people. That background gives her experience with both serious and persistent mental illness and with clients seeking help for career and life concerns. She blends practical problem solving with attention to each person’s story.

Sessions are collaborative and tailored to specific needs. She helps clients rethink unhelpful patterns and reapply resilience in daily life. Therapy efforts may address coping skills, communication, and managing strong emotions such as anger and grief.

Katherine also works with issues that commonly accompany chronic health conditions, caregiving strain, or major illness. She aims to make plans realistic and relevant to each person’s situation while focusing on achievable steps.

Her background in research and in mental health and addictions treatment shapes a practical approach. Clients who prefer clear goals and hands-on strategies may find her style helpful. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques guide Katherine's work. One common approach involves goal-focused talk and skills practice to manage anxiety and depression; this helps people learn concrete steps to reduce worry and lift motivation. Another approach uses relapse prevention and structured planning for addictions and compulsive behaviors, helping clients identify triggers and build practical alternatives.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may mean trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.

Confirm current session formats before booking because the biography does not specify them. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy lives, such as allowing shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also make it simpler to continue care while managing chronic illness or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals tailor session pacing and tasks so therapy can be practical and doable within a person's daily routine.