Kate Papacosma, (She/Her), MA, LMSW

Licensed in NY and NJ

Psychotherapist

Kate Papacosma - The Therapy Collective New York, Addiction therapy, Group therapy activities, Private practice therapy, Holistic therapy, Mind-body therapy

Specialties

  • ADHD

  • Adults through the lifespan

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Grief

  • LGBTQIA

  • Life transitions

  • Parenting

  • Pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum

  • Teens and young adults

  • Trauma-informed care

Bio

People seek my support for a variety of reasons, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship- and work conflict, parenting, life transitions, and more. I work with adults, adolescents, and children using an integrative approach, offering a unique balance in response to the needs and preferences of each client. When working with children and teens, I collaborate closely with their parents to ensure consistency.

My areas of focus include psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, play therapy and playfulness, and mindfulness.

My goal is to create a climate of trust and collaboration for a journey of discovery and healing. I take the time to help clients feel fully seen and heard. This helps them see and hear themselves more clearly, as well.

Knowledge gained as a landscape historian and educator has led me to decode and interpret places wherever I go, whether professionally or personally. I use many of the same skills of observation, attunement, and communication as a therapist. I feel fortunate to be able to connect these disciplines in the service of others.

Education

Kate Papacosma holds a Master of Social Work from the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service; a Master of Arts in Landscape and Urban History from the Bard Graduate Center; and a Bachelor of Arts in History and English and American Literature from Bowdoin College.

Trainings

  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for OCD

  • Adults With ADHD

  • Teen Counseling Seminar: Stressed, Anxious, and Depressed Youth

Certifications

  • LGBTQIA+ Affirming Certified Provider

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