Katherine Flechaus, LCSW

Licensed in New York & Florida

My journey to becoming a therapist:

My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by a deep belief in the power of growth, change, and the human capacity to heal. Throughout my career, I’ve seen how relationship struggles, self-doubt, and anxiety can hold people back from living the lives they want. I became a therapist to help others break free from these limiting patterns and to support them in building a stronger, more confident sense of self. It’s an honor to walk alongside clients as they gain clarity, rediscover their strengths, and create meaningful change in their relationships and their lives.

My therapeutic style:

Strength-based therapy is a positive, empowering approach that focuses on a person’s internal strengths and resourcefulness rather than their deficits or problems. It’s grounded in the belief that everyone has inherent strengths that can be built upon to create meaningful change. Challenges are reframed as opportunities for growth, and behaviors are seen as adaptive responses that may have once served a purpose.

What to expect when working with me:

You will find a safe, non-judgmental space that makes it easier to explore difficult emotions and experiences. Clients who work with me can expect to develop greater clarity, practical strategies, and a sense of empowerment to navigate their challenges. My approach ensures that people don’t just talk about their struggles—they gain actionable insights that help them move forward.

Key aspects of my approach include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques that help clients recognize and reframe negative thinking, understand the origins of negative core beliefs, and create actionable steps toward personal growth.

• Deconstruction of Social and Cultural Messages: Societal norms, systems and power dynamics influence our personal stories and how we view ourselves and the world around us. I work with clients to understand messages they have received from family, culture, social media, TV and movies that may be contributing to limiting beliefs and self-concept.

• Curious Exploration & Self-Discovery: I guide clients through thoughtful questioning to uncover unhelpful thought patterns, emotional triggers, and behavioral habits that may be holding someone back from growth and change.

What can someone expect to take away from a session with me:

• Increased Self-Awareness – Through curious questioning and guided exploration, clients gain a deeper understanding of their thought patterns, emotional triggers, and behaviors.

• A Shift in Perspective – Clients often leave with a new way of looking at a situation, helping them break free from negative thinking loops, self-doubt, or past conditioning that may be holding them back.

• Personalized Action Steps – Sessions are tailored to the individual needs, so clients walk away with clear, actionable steps to implement between sessions, fostering progress and long-term growth.

• Validation & Emotional Support – People report feeling heard, understood, and supported in their journey,

• Encouragement & Motivation for Change – Whether working through relationship struggles, anxiety, or life transitions, people often leave feeling more empowered to take meaningful action toward their goals.

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