Online in Massachusetts, Rhode Island
(Online Only)
I support adults who appear put-together on the outside but feel anxious, overextended, or self-critical inside. I offer a grounded, thoughtful approach to therapy that helps you slow down, reconnect with your values, and move through life with more steadiness—especially during major life transitions, such as career changes, relationship shifts, becoming a parent, or other periods of change.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
Approach Description: My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. I draw from several complementary modalities—including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness practices—to help you understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns, and respond to life with more ease.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, postpartum emotional changes, high-functioning stress, or other challenges, we work together to build practical coping skills, foster self-understanding, and strengthen resilience. My goal is not just to alleviate symptoms but to support you in reconnecting with your wiser, steadier self, so you can move through life with more clarity, confidence, and ease.
In the first few sessions, we focus on understanding what is driving your current challenges and identifying patterns that may be contributing to stress or anxiety. Together, we create a tailored treatment plan based on your goals and needs, and we regularly check in on progress to ensure therapy is helping you move toward greater ease, balance, and self-understanding over time.
Education & Credentials
Katy (Kathryn) Allen LICSW
- Female
- License # LICSW122536 (MA); ISW03948
- Licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
- Practicing Since 2015
Education: Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowships:
2018-19, Harvard Vanguard, Postgraduate Psychotherapy Fellowship
2016-17, Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School, HRSA Fellow
Formal Education:
2017, Boston College, MSW
2014, Northeastern University, MS
2009, Cornell University, BS
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 160
- Out of Network
Katy (Kathryn) Allen Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Massachusetts, Rhode Island
- Online Therapy Details: Secure teletherapy
My approach is grounded, collaborative, and compassionate. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness practices, and insight-oriented work to help you step out of self-criticism, identify your values, and reconnect with a steadier, wiser sense of yourself. Together, we work on practical tools to manage anxiety and stress, as well as deeper exploration of patterns that may be holding you back or creating tension in your life.
I believe therapy is a space to feel seen, supported, and understood while also building the skills to navigate challenges more effectively. Whether you’re struggling with high-functioning stress, anxiety, burnout, or navigating life transitions—including pregnancy and postpartum—I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your goals, strengthen coping strategies, and cultivate greater ease in daily life.
Sessions are offered via secure telehealth, with weekday and limited early-evening availability, making it easier to access support from wherever you are in Massachusetts or Rhode Island. Reaching out can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do this alone—I’d be honored to walk alongside you as you navigate change, reduce stress, and reconnect with your best self.