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Katherine Shafer

Therapist(she/her/hers)
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I'm Kat, a Deaf therapist who knows firsthand what it means to navigate a world not always designed with you in mind. I help Deaf and hard-of-hearing children, teens, and adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, identity, and relationship challenges. My lived experience lets me offer something deeply personal: a space where you can communicate openly, feel understood, and know your experiences are heard.

My approach to therapy

My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on you. I want to understand your story, what you’re going through, and what you want to change. Together, we’ll build on your strengths, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward the goals that matter most to you, using the communication style that works best for you.

What you can expect from me

As a provider bringing both professional and lived experience to every session, my goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself, understood for who you are, and supported in making meaningful changes in your life. Reach out to schedule a session or simply learn more about how we can work together. I’d be happy to connect.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Creative, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Chicago School of Professional Psychology
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Art Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, American Sign Language