Katherine Yakubov, LCSW

Katherine Yakubov is a NYC and NJ based psychotherapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, life transitions, addiction and relationship challenges. Katherine holds a safe, nonjudgemental, explorative space for healing through building insight and compassionate self-discovery.

Katherine holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Columbia University and advanced training from the National Institute for Psychotherapies, where she continues to study and hone her expertise. Her background and study in contemplative practices such as mindfulness, self compassion and meditation ground her in a holistic approach that supports her clients in building self awareness and effective tools for navigating life with a sense of grounded purpose.

Katherine brings a broad range of experience to her practice, including a decade-long tenure at Bellevue Hospital, where she worked with marginalized communities facing complex medical, mental health and addiction challenges. This founded her respect for the resilience of the human spirit and continues to guide her commitment to providing care that is clinically grounded and attuned to each person’s unique lived experience.

Katherine blends empathy and expertise to create a consistent, warm and validating space for the complexity of her clients' experiences and needs. She supports clients in facing pain and challenges with clarity, resilience and connection to their core values, creating a sense of meaning and purpose. Her work centers on helping clients cultivate insight, emotional self awareness and psychological flexibility in order to foster authenticity, empowerment and agency.

Katherine welcomes people across the spectrum of age, needs and emotional pain. Using evidence based and integrative practices, she is committed to adapting herself for her clients' specific needs. Her sessions are flexible, welcoming both in person or online sessions for new and existing clients.