Katherine "Katie" Saraga

Katherine "Katie" Saraga is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois. She brings four years of clinical experience and a calm, down-to-earth manner to sessions. Katie aims to help people identify strengths and build practical skills for coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Katie keeps her approach straightforward and approachable. She listens without judgment and uses humor when it fits to make conversations easier. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, useful steps rather than long lectures or hard-to-use theory.

Her work often includes support around attention differences, grief, chronic illness or disability, and social anxiety. She also addresses issues like sleep disruption, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Katie pays attention to sensory and communication needs, including hearing and vision differences, when relevant.

Therapeutic methods Katie commonly uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness practices. These approaches are used to help people notice patterns, try new coping skills, and choose actions that match their values.

Katie offers practical guidance and coaching alongside traditional therapy work. She encourages people to try small experiments between sessions and to build routines that fit day-to-day life. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How Katie Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, life changes, and low motivation by teaching simple exercises to stay engaged with what matters.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of responding. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger because it breaks problems into clear, manageable steps.

Mindfulness Therapy involves short practices that build attention and calm. These techniques can help with stress, emotional regulation, and compassion fatigue by teaching people to slow down and observe what they are experiencing.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to try techniques, see what fits, and adapt methods based on goals and preferences. Katie aims to blend coaching and therapy so sessions feel practical and relevant.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Ask about current online options and scheduling when you start. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed, while still focusing on skill practice and measurable progress.