Katharine Kiesel
Practical support for family and healing
- Credentials
- LCSW-R
- Experience
- 23 years
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Format
- Online sessions
About Katharine
Katharine Kiesel is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience supporting people through family challenges. She practices in New York and focuses on family issues as well as trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career concerns, motivation, and depression. Katharine aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space so parents and caregivers can talk about what matters most to them.
She encourages straightforward conversation and practical problem solving. Sessions are a place to sort through feelings, name patterns, and try new ways of handling conflict at home.
Background and approach
The therapist helps clients identify small steps they can take between sessions to build confidence and improve routines. Katharine emphasizes partnership in the work. She listens first, then offers tools and ideas informed by evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
People who want clear guidance alongside respectful listening tend to find this style useful. Her approach is down-to-earth and steady. She supports clients who are ready to make changes but may feel stuck or unsure where to begin.
The goal is steadier relationships and more trust within the family. Parents or caregivers curious about therapy can expect direct talk, practical strategies, and encouragement to try new habits. The aim is realistic progress rather than quick fixes, with attention to safety and emotional recovery during and after hard conversations.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Many of Katharine's sessions draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help clients manage strong emotions and improve relationships. One common approach focuses on processing trauma-related reactions in small, manageable steps to reduce their impact on daily life and family interactions. Another frequently used method helps people build self-esteem and motivation through practical exercises and achievable goals that strengthen confidence over time.Finding the right method is part of the work. She treats the selection of techniques as a team effort, asking about your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together the therapist and client adjust the plan as needed so the approach fits the family's pace and needs.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, coordinate around childcare, or check in between meetings. The variety of formats supports continued progress even when in-person visits are difficult, while keeping the focus on practical steps and clear communication.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Experience
- 23 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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