Katherine (Katie) Ssejjemba, LCSW
Practical support for stress, parenting, and growth
Book with Katherine- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Texas, New Mexico
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Katherine
Katherine (Katie) Ssejjemba is a licensed clinical social worker who brings seven years of practice to working with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting concerns, and self-esteem struggles. She completed her social work degree at East Tennessee State University and holds LCSW credentials in New Mexico and Texas.
Katie keeps a warm, down-to-earth presence in sessions and often talks about practical steps clients can try between meetings. Katie uses straightforward language and a calm style to help people untangle what feels overwhelming.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to focus on clarifying what matters most, building routines that fit daily life, and practicing small changes that add up. She aims to help people notice strengths they already have and use those strengths to move forward. Her approach draws on several evidence-informed therapies, including tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to address thoughts and actions.
Attachment-based ideas and emotionally focused work guide conversations about closeness, trust, and hurt. Katie adapts techniques to each person rather than following a rigid script. Parents who are juggling caregiving, work, and burnout may find her style especially practical.
She also works with people facing grief, relationship strain, anger, and questions about life purpose. Sessions include coaching elements for problem solving, communication practice, and managing day-to-day strain. Katie conducts sessions in English and practices from Texas.
She encourages new clients who are nervous about starting to take the first step, and she explains the process in plain terms so people know what to expect.
What Katherine works with
Everything Katherine lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Katherine helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Katherine lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Using therapy approaches online for parenting and life stress
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then take actions that match their values, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, and it often includes practical homework like tracking thoughts or trying new behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect trust and closeness and can guide work on communication and healing from relational hurt.Choosing the right approach often happens together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try techniques and adjust as needed. That collaborative process helps make sessions fit the client rather than forcing a single method.
Online therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and practicing communication. Phone sessions can require less bandwidth and work well for a quieter check-in. Text and chat let people send short updates or use messaging between sessions for coaching and reminders. These options offer flexibility for parents and busy people to fit therapy into their routine.
Questions people ask about Katherine
What concerns does Katie commonly help with?
She helps people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is down-to-earth and practical, with straightforward conversation and small exercises to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Katie has seven years of clinical experience and graduated from East Tennessee State University before earning her LCSW credential.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW licenses in New Mexico and Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, select Start Therapy and complete the short matching questionnaire.
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