Katelyn Felter

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

LCSW New York

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Katelyn

Katelyn Felter is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who blends practical, evidence-informed methods into a warm and interactive therapeutic style.

Background and approach

With five years of professional experience, she emphasizes cognitive behavioral techniques alongside mindfulness and trauma-focused approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and emotions and develop concrete tools for coping and change.

Her work also addresses depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem and body image struggles, and eating and anger-related issues. Additional areas of focus include panic and mood disorders, ADHD, social anxiety, loneliness, and issues related to sexuality and women’s health.

Katelyn adapts her methods to each person’s goals and preferences, offering flexible, collaborative care that balances skill-building with compassionate listening.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and practical growth

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to build a supportive working relationship; it helps people feel heard while clarifying goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and stress management. Trauma-focused therapy attends to the impact of traumatic events and teaches specific strategies to process distress and reduce symptoms related to post-traumatic stress and abuse.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Katelyn works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and responsive to progress and setbacks.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while using practical exercises, mindfulness practices, and CBT skill-building between sessions to support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Katelyn works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, and also focuses on relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related mood and panic disorders.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The approach is warm, interactive, and flexible, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused elements, and trauma-focused strategies as appropriate.

What is Katelyn's professional background and experience?

She holds an LCSW and has five years of professional work experience supporting clients with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?

The therapist is licensed in New York with credential NY LCSW 097657 and provides services to clients located in that region.

In what languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are conducted in English and the therapist is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for online care?

Clients can work with the therapist via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is pricing structured for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteem ADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsForgivenessImpulsivity Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English