Kathryn LaMorte, LCSW

Kathryn LaMorte is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety while also addressing depression and self-esteem. Kathryn uses a compassionate, faith-informed outlook to support people during hard seasons.

Her work often centers on young adults, caregivers, and those processing adoption or foster care experiences. She helps people name painful feelings like guilt, shame, or emptiness and then take practical steps toward feeling steadier. Sessions aim to strengthen self-care, clarify life purpose, and rebuild emotional stamina.

Kathryn draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide each person through change. She offers a calm, conversational space where people can talk about what matters and try new ways of responding to stress. The focus is on small, manageable practices that fit into everyday life.

Her Christian-informed perspective can shape conversations about values, meaning, and forgiveness when clients want that included. Kathryn prioritizes respect for each person’s beliefs while helping them move toward goals that feel authentic.

People who reach out are usually looking for clearer direction, relief from anxiety, or help coping with caregiving demands. Kathryn supports step-by-step progress, helping clients practice new habits and notice real changes over time.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Many clients find that clear, practical approaches work well in online sessions. Kathryn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life skills and emotional understanding. For example, she may introduce simple behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and stress, such as pacing activities, practicing brief grounding steps, and building small routines to lower daily tension.

She also helps people work through feelings of guilt, shame, and emptiness by using reflective conversations and gradual experiments in behavior. Those methods aim to help clients notice patterns, try new responses, and slowly build confidence in managing difficult emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Kathryn will discuss options with each person and tailor methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they will decide what techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is seen.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping momentum between appointments. Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to maintain regular visits, practice skills in daily life, and check in more consistently with a licensed professional.