- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness practices
- Dreamwork and imagery
About Kathryn
Kathryn Madden is a New York-based NY Psychoanalyst with 30 years of experience. She emphasizes a client-centered approach that puts the person’s experience first. Sessions aim to be calm and judgment-free so people can talk honestly about stress, anxiety, relationships, and life changes.
She blends client-centered work with psychodynamic and Jungian ideas to look at what’s happening now and what’s beneath the surface. That can include dreamwork, creative exercises, and imagery when a person wants deeper exploration. Kathryn also uses mindfulness practices to help manage anxiety and increase present-moment awareness.
Many people come for help with intimacy and relationship worries, communication problems, commitment concerns, or the strain of caregiving. She also supports those facing grief, aging and end-of-life issues, separation and divorce, and stress after disasters or first responder work. Coaching for professional communication and leadership is part of her practice as well.
Sessions focus on listening first, then building practical steps that reflect each person’s goals. Kathryn works collaboratively to identify patterns that keep people stuck and to create new ways of relating to themselves and others. Her aim is to help clients feel more whole and better able to handle everyday demands.
Therapy is offered in English and takes place in New York. People who are interested start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability.
Approaches for online work and finding the right fit
Client-centered therapy places the person’s experience at the center of the work and focuses on listening, empathy, and collaborating on goals. This approach is helpful for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and coaching for clearer communication.Jungian-informed work uses imagination, symbols, and dream material to deepen self-understanding and creativity. It can be useful for people who want to explore recurring inner images, life purpose, or broader patterns that show up in relationships.
Finding the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. You and the therapist can adjust the approach over time based on what is helpful.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use tools like guided imagery or mindfulness exercises during a session in real time. Ask about session logistics when you schedule to pick what works best for your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kathryn commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and executive coaching. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, codependency, grief, and life purpose.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered and nonjudgmental, with a focus on listening and responding to each person’s needs. She may add psychodynamic or Jungian techniques like dreamwork when deeper exploration is wanted.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns including communication problems, impulsivity, and isolation.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in New York and is listed as NY Psychoanalyst 000664.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.