- Evidence-based techniques
- Bilingual English Spanish
- 25 years experience
About Katherine
Katherine Maestre-Caro uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxiety, relationship strain, and trauma. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor and a licensed professional counselor with 25 years of experience. Katherine works with adults who are coping with depression, grief, intimacy concerns, and panic-related symptoms.
Her approach centers on listening first and building on the strengths a person already has. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Katherine helps people name patterns, try new ways of responding, and practice skills between meetings.
She has long experience supporting people after sexual assault and other abuse, and she helps those who are navigating post-traumatic stress and attachment concerns. Katherine also addresses communication problems, infidelity, jealousy, and the effects of immigration or fertility stress on mood and relationships.
Katherine works with clients around social anxiety, sleeping difficulties, self-esteem struggles, and LGBT-related concerns. She also supports people facing personality disorder challenges and complex grief reactions. Panic disorder and panic attacks are among the issues she lists as a focus area.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and international clients are accepted. If someone is considering therapy, Katherine asks them to select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Many of the evidence-based therapeutic techniques Katherine uses focus on practical skills and clear behavioral changes. One common approach emphasizes learning coping and breathing skills to reduce panic symptoms and anxiety, helping people recognize triggers and practice short exercises that lower arousal. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and hurt by gradually and safely addressing painful memories while strengthening current coping strategies.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to a person's history, goals, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to work with a bilingual therapist who speaks English and Spanish or to continue care when circumstances change, while the clinician and client agree on the specific logistics.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Katherine address?
She works with adults on relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, depression, stress, anxiety, and related areas like sleeping and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is listening-focused and practical, building on existing strengths and giving clear steps people can try between sessions.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults around trauma, relationship conflict, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices from Virginia while holding licensure across nearby states.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Katherine?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.