Katherine Blanchard
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW Practice: Open-Minded Therapy LCSW, PLLCThis therapist is currently not accepting new clients. Find available New York therapists on Zencare.
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW Practice: Open-Minded Therapy LCSW, PLLCThis therapist is currently not accepting new clients. Find available New York therapists on Zencare.
Katherine is a Licensed Master in Social Worker who is passionate about supporting, nurturing and empowering clients to navigate life's transitions, crisis and cycles.
Katherine utilizes various therapeutic approaches, primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is an evidence-based approach that focuses on helping clients understand how thoughts, feelings and behaviors are interconnected. She also utilizes Motivational Interviewing, which is a person-centered counseling style that uses a collaborative conversation with a focus on the client’s own goals and motivations, and is typically specific to substance misuse or other behavioral challenges.
Katherine earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from New York University in 2013. She has 10 years of experience working in the field of social work including working within the criminal justice system, palliative care and hospice and intensive in-home treatment programs. Katherine also has experience working with adults including young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and mood disorders.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Racism, oppression, and discrimination - Exploring how racism, oppression, and discrimination impacts one’s life, including relationships, work life, and self-esteem; growing self-care practices to combat the negative emotions that arise when faced with identity-based adverse experiences
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
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Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Years of Experience: 10 years
Open-Minded Therapy, LCSW, PLLC, Psychotherapist , 2023 - Present
New York University, Licensed Master Social Worker , 2013
New York: 090357
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