Katherine "Katie" Saraga, LCSW
- Teens and young adults
- Disability advocacy
- Animal-assisted therapy
About Katherine "Katie" Saraga
Katie emphasizes identifying and building on each person's strengths so they can navigate life transitions, school-to-career changes, relationship struggles, and mental health concerns with greater confidence. Her work often centers on practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, attention differences, sleep problems, grief, anger, and issues around self-esteem and life purpose. She also offers support for families, relationship dynamics, and caregiving burnout.
As a certified Animal Assisted Therapist, Katie sometimes includes her therapy dog, Trekk, in sessions when desired. She asks that clients contact her before scheduling video sessions; after an initial message she provides additional information about how online counseling works and how to get started. Katie affirms that reaching out is a meaningful first step and welcomes questions at any time. If anyone feels they need immediate help, she advises contacting emergency services or crisis lines as appropriate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Katherine "Katie" Saraga have?
Katherine "Katie" Saraga has 4 years of experience.
Is Katherine "Katie" Saraga a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her Illinois license is listed as IL LCSW 149026549.
In which languages does Katherine "Katie" Saraga provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Katherine "Katie" Saraga located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Katherine "Katie" Saraga as my therapist?
You can work with Katherine "Katie" Saraga through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Katherine "Katie" Saraga work with international clients?
Katherine "Katie" Saraga does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Katherine "Katie" Saraga cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy is a compassionate, strengths-based approach that prioritizes the client’s perspective and personal goals. It helps people feel heard and supported while they explore choices and build confidence in decision-making.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance and mindfulness strategies with commitment to values-driven action. It can be helpful for managing persistent anxiety, navigating life changes, and reducing the impact of difficult thoughts and feelings.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the relationships between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, teaching practical strategies to address unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and building coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Katie works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best fit each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as the work evolves.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care across life transitions.
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