Hi there, I’m glad to see you have taken the first step to feeling happier and healthier.
My name is Katharine and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have master’s degree in clinical social work and an additional master’s in sex and relationship therapy.
I believe that you have the strength in you to make big changes, and I am here to support and empower you to reach whatever goals you may have set. I understand that your relationship with your therapist is integral to you being successful in reaching your desired results. I have an optimistic mindset and work to encourage and build up the clients I see.
I work a solution focused approach, which means that I want to help you reach your goals quickly and efficiently. This often means that there is "homework" between our sessions to ensure you are working towards the changes you seek. If you're unsure about the solution focus approach and want to learn more, we can do a session to see if it would be a fit for you.
I have worked in different settings including private practice, medical settings, and community based mental health. I have seen clients who are struggling with familial conflict, communication, intimacy issues, body image, grief and loss, anxiety, caregiver stress, and challenging life transitions or adjustments.
I look forward to working with you and creating positive change in your life!
Regarding my confidentiality and safety practices:
I take confidentiality seriously and will not disclose the confidential information you share without your consent, except under the circumstances that I believe you are a danger to yourself or others. Pennsylvania state law requires me to disclose information in these cases. By continuing to seek therapy with me you are agreeing to these terms. If you are not agreeable to these terms, I recommend you find another provider. This can be achieved by logging into your account, click on the icon in the top right corner of the counseling page, and choosing “Change Counselor” from the drop-down menu.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
PA LCSW CW019966
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Katharine Starrantino. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Katharine has been amazing!! I have been working with her for a couple months now and she has helped me overcome my struggles and grow as a person. She always makes sure to stay up to date with everything I tell her and offers me the best advice. She has also given me useful tools to see things from a different perspective and see how far I have come, allowing me to better myself as a person. I've never had as good of a therapist at Katharine. She goes above and beyond and is so easy to talk to!
Written on Apr 26, 2021 after therapy with Katharine for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
I’ve seen three other therapists and Katharine is hands down the best I’ve had
Written on Nov 15, 2020 after therapy with Katharine for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
I was apprehensive to start virtual counseling and indicated to Katharine that I needed her to challenge me and she has been a formidable opponent (while being on my team) in challenging me to think differently and push me to think beyond my own scope. Shes been super helpful to me and I’m very grateful for her therapeutic approach.
Written on Nov 09, 2020 after therapy with Katharine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Does a great job
Written on Aug 04, 2020 after therapy with Katharine for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
I've seen a variety of different counselors over the past 5 years and Katharine has been my favorite so far. I always feel like she's there to help and never criticizes how I'm feeling like I've had other counselors do. Very happy with her service!
Written on Jul 14, 2020 after therapy with Katharine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have had the best experience with Katharine as my counselor. She listens and she remembers what I say and that goes to show how actively she is engaged with helping me. She always answers messages timely if I message via BH but our weekly sessions are via video and are great. I have had a few local/in person therapists in the past that honestly just turned me off to the idea of therapy.... they either tried to push religion on me or I had to repeat things every session because they didn’t remember or pay attention the last time. My experience with Katharine is nothing like that. She has honestly been a shining light for me and I am so happy that I decided to take the plunge and come to Better Help for counseling.
Written on May 27, 2020 after therapy with Katharine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem