- Depth-oriented work
- Mindfulness practices
- Executive coaching
About Kathryn
Kathryn Madden is a New York-based NY Psychoanalyst with 30 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, and life changes using a tailored, person-focused approach. Her work also includes executive coaching and support for communication skills.
In sessions she focuses on listening closely and creating a nonjudgmental space. She invites people to speak freely about their thoughts and feelings. When useful, she offers depth psychological work such as dreamwork and creative exercises to access inner guidance.
Her background includes long-term practice in psychodynamic ideas and related methods. That experience informs how she notices patterns in relationships and emotional life. She draws on mindfulness practices to help calm the body and attention in the moment.
Kathryn also brings Jungian perspectives into her work, using imagery and symbolism to explore personal meaning. Trauma-focused approaches are available when past hurts affect present functioning.
Clients looking to address codependency, abandonment, commitment concerns, caregiving strain, or life purpose can expect a mix of practical conversation and deeper exploration. She aims to help people feel clearer about choices and more connected to their inner resources.
To begin, she supports people in setting concrete goals and finding steps that fit daily life. The emphasis is steady collaboration rather than quick fixes.
How her approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. It helps people feel heard and supported while they clarify goals and make practical changes.Jungian Therapy uses imagery, dreams, and symbolism to explore personal meaning. This approach can help people uncover patterns and find inward resources when facing issues like codependency or life purpose.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce anxiety and increase focus. These skills are useful for managing stress and staying present during difficult moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as the work progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life, cutting travel time and allowing short check-ins between commitments. It also supports continuity of care when life circumstances change, while still allowing a mix of practical coaching and deeper psychological exploration.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, coping with life changes, and executive coaching. Additional focuses include codependency, abandonment, caregiver stress, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is person-focused and conversational, with both practical coaching and deeper psychological work. Sessions often combine listening, reflective feedback, and exercises such as dreamwork or imagery when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience. That background informs her ability to notice long-term patterns and to offer both practical strategies and depth-oriented exploration.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is listed as NY Psychoanalyst 000664 and practices in New York.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.