Therapist profile
Katherine Shockley, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting topics
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Grief and loss
About Katherine
Katherine Shockley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 18 years of experience. She moved into mental health and addictions treatment after a long career in neuroscience imaging and research. Her work addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
She treats adults who bring a mix of life and work pressures. Katherine has experience with people living with serious and persistent mental illness and with business professionals seeking life coaching or support for executive stresses. She helps people talk through what is making life harder and make practical changes that reduce daily strain.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focused talk therapy. Sessions aim to identify strengths and practical strategies. Katherine works with clients to reframe patterns of thought and build more resilient responses to stress and setbacks.
Her background in neuroscience research informs a methodical way of working. That experience supports careful assessment and follow-through when problems are complex or overlapping. She also brings specific attention to addiction and long-term mental health needs.
People who choose her typically want clear tools and steady pacing. Katherine encourages using existing strengths and learning new habits. To begin, readers are invited to use the online therapy options button and complete a short questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Many of the techniques Katherine uses come from evidence-based therapeutic approaches that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and building coping skills. Cognitive-style methods involve identifying patterns of thought that increase anxiety or depression, then practicing new ways to think and behave to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Behavioral strategies concentrate on concrete actions - planning activities, managing stress reactions, and developing routines that support mood and recovery.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to figure out which methods fit the person’s goals and situation. Together they review what has helped before, what feels manageable now, and how to adapt techniques for everyday life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for quicker check-ins between days of work. It also lets some people try talk therapy without needing time off or a longer trip. Licensed professionals tailor their pacing and tools to match each person’s needs and goals when working remotely.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with involving home life?
She lists family issues, blended family concerns, communication problems, and caregiver stress among the topics she addresses. These are framed for individuals looking to manage family-related strain.
How does she approach therapy with clients?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focused talk therapy to build practical skills. Sessions include identifying strengths and learning new ways to respond to stress.
What is her professional background?
She spent two decades in neuroscience imaging and research before training in mental health and addictions treatment. She has 18 years of experience in clinical work.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in New Jersey. Her profile lists New Jersey as her location.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes. The profile indicates she accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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 in danger, use the crisis numbers.