Katherine Arita, LMSW
Licensed Therapist
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Therapy for Adults, Teens, Children, Couples & Families in Patchogue, NY
Katherine works with adults, teens, children, couples, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and difficulties with emotional regulation. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, creating a supportive environment where clients can feel comfortable exploring what they’re experiencing.
She integrates evidence-based and client-centered approaches to help clients better understand patterns, develop practical coping tools, strengthen relationships, and work toward meaningful change.
Katherine draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Approaches, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), tailoring treatment to each client’s individual needs and goals.
How I Can Help
Support tailored to individuals, couples, and families across different stages of life.
What You Can Expect in Therapy
A warm, supportive space to explore difficult experiences while building insight and practical tools.
Katherine understands that opening up about difficult experiences, relationships, or emotions can take time. She works to create a comfortable environment where clients can move at a pace that feels right while knowing they have support throughout the process.
Sessions are collaborative and responsive to what you need. Katherine may help you notice patterns, explore how past experiences are affecting the present, or find new ways to respond to emotions and relationship challenges.
You can expect a balance of compassion and practical support. The goal is not only to better understand what you’re experiencing, but also to develop tools and perspectives that can help you feel more confident navigating life outside of therapy.