Dr. Katherine Morrissey Stahl, LCSW, CSW
Calm, practical support for parenting and stress
Book with Katherine- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Katherine
Dr. Katherine Morrissey Stahl is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy concerns, and grief. She brings ten years of practice to sessions and aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable for someone who is nervous or unsure.
She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters most to each person. Conversations are guided but conversational, with space for people to share their thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Background and approach
She listens for patterns in communication and emotion to help clients notice what is driving their stress or relational strain. Her background includes a decade of clinical work in community and counseling settings. That experience informs a practical style that blends problem-solving with emotional support.
She draws on evidence-based techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. Parents often come with worries about balancing caretaking and personal needs, handling conflict, or managing strong emotions in the household. She helps parents identify small, realistic changes they can try between sessions and checks in on progress in a collaborative way.
Sessions may involve talking through recent events, practicing new communication moves, and trying straightforward behavior changes to reduce anxiety or improve connection. The overall aim is to help people move toward clearer thinking, steadier moods, and better day-to-day functioning.
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
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Evidence-based approaches focus on clear steps people can try between sessions. One common approach she uses teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing work, activity planning, and breaking problems into smaller steps to reduce overwhelm. These techniques help when feelings spike and when daily routines feel unmanageable.Another useful method centers on improving communication and attachment patterns. This involves noticing recurring interaction cycles, practicing new ways to express needs, and rehearsing short conversations to reduce conflict and increase connection. It is helpful for intimacy concerns and relationship strain.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to identify what matters most, then adjusts methods to fit goals and preferences. The therapist and client check in on progress and change course if something is not helpful.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and emotional work. Phone sessions can be simpler when video is not needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or moments when writing feels easier than speaking. All formats aim to keep care flexible and accessible so people can keep working on change between sessions.
Questions people ask about Katherine
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, LGBT-related concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and related struggles.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is conversational and goal-oriented. She uses evidence-based techniques and practical exercises to help people notice patterns and try small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in clinical and counseling settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and is licensed in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as formats for appointments.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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