Kathryn Pedersen, MA, VT | Psychotherapist

About Kathryn Pedersen

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mental Health Problem

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Social Anxiety

Insomnia

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kathryn Pedersen

Kathryn Pedersen is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 25 years of professional experience, holding master's degrees in Clinical Psychology from St. Michael's College and in Mental Health Counseling from Johnson State College. Specializing in anxiety, chronic pain, depression, grief and loss, and women's issues, Kathryn is committed to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives from emotional and psychological distress. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), emphasizing compassion and respect. Allied with women and those living with chronic illness, she ensures her clients feel supported and validated throughout their transformative journeys. Kathryn's professional background includes work in community mental health, crisis centers, hospital emergency departments, corrections, and private practice. Outside of her practice, she enjoys renewal through hiking, biking, sketching, and cherishes time with family, friends, and books. Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others. During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. You will also be able message me directly at anytime via the messaging section of your Brightside Health portal - a tool where will also track your progress, access resources, and see your treatment plan details.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

St. Michael's College, Master's in Clinical Psychology
Johnson State College, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1033280177

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Is Kathryn Pedersen accepting new patients?

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What practice does Kathryn Pedersen work with?

Kathryn Pedersen works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kathryn Pedersen?

Kathryn Pedersen frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Kathryn Pedersen on their profile.