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Kathryn Starratt, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kathryn is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kathryn. View 102 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New Hampshire

Recent reviews

Expensive

Reviewed November 2024

I started working with Kathryn while I was struggling with anxiety among other things after a bad car accident. Her thoughtful advice and kind humor have been so helpful through that and so much more.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Kathryn

  • 24 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW

I am Kathryn Starratt and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in New Hampshire. I have over twenty years of experience working with a variety of people, including adults, couples, families, adolescents, children and groups. My professional growth has been advised by my work in Emergency Services, Community Mental Health and work with families formed from adoption and foster care.

Whether working with families or individuals, I provide a non-judgmental, caring, safe and respectful environment for individuals to find their authentic self. I have a firmly held belief that each person is a thoroughly unique being with potential for remarkable growth. I believe in a person-centered approach and have time, and time again, seen the resilience of spirit in people who have honored me with their trust and vulnerability.

I believe that 100% of people could benefit from counseling at some point in their life. Traumatic events, loss, relationship issues, work stress, family conflict, and life transitions can be just some of the shared experiences in life that cause stress, anxiety and depression. How we experience these events is unique to us as individuals. Therapeutic approaches can include strength-based modalities, cognitive behavioral approaches, solution focused therapy, psychoeducation, trauma focused therapy as well as life experience informed common sense. And one should never ignore the benefits of generous amounts caring and humor.

I am eager to journey with you on your path of discovery and healing!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Depression LGBT Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Licenses

Kathryn Starratt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629266952.

  • LICSW · New Hampshire · 868 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kathryn Starratt

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

102 reviews

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Expensive

Reviewed November 2024

I started working with Kathryn while I was struggling with anxiety among other things after a bad car accident. Her thoughtful advice and kind humor have been so helpful through that and so much more.

Reviewed November 2024

She is the most down to earth and knowledgeable therapist I have ever known! Strongly recommended!!!

Reviewed September 2024

She is awesome!

Reviewed July 2024

Best therapist I have ever had

Reviewed July 2024

Fantastic, couldn’t recommend her more. Accessible and understanding.

Reviewed June 2024

I have searched far and wide for a competent therapist who will be able to help me cope with my complex mental health. I have been in therapy and on the journey of healing for over 15 years. Kathryn is phenomenal. She is down-to-earth, highly knowledgeable, relatable, compassionate, and funny. I wish I had found her years ago, because she’s just the person to help me work through all of my stuff. I’m grateful I found her, regardless. Thank you, Kathryn. You’re an amazing person.

Reviewed June 2024

I truly LOVE my therapist and I don’t think many people can say that!!!

Reviewed May 2024

Kathryn has been exceptional in helping me through some obstacles in my life. Helping me become a better person and to think through many things before acting on them. Thankful that you have someone like her.

Reviewed April 2024

Kathryn's expereince and empathy is obvious and welcomed in our interactions.

Reviewed April 2021

She is awesome!!

Reviewed December 2023

Kathryn is a great therapist and helped me process and talk through a difficult time. I recommend her for anyone dealing with grief and life changes.

Reviewed November 2023

I have been with her for over 10 years and will keep tracking her down if she leaves, she really has a way of connecting with patients and does her job EXTREMELY WELL!!!

Reviewed November 2023

She’s awesome!!

Reviewed August 2023

She is the best therapist on the face of the planet!!

Reviewed July 2023

Kathryn is the most thoughtful, skilled and caring therapist I have ever been in therapy with, and it has made a significant difference in my life.

Reviewed June 2023

She is the best therapist on the face of the planet!!!

Reviewed March 2023

Kathryn is so amazing. She does a great job of validating and holding space for listening. She’s such a sweet person and is also clearly very knowledgeable.

Reviewed January 2023

Shes great! I enjoy talking to her.

Reviewed December 2022

She is awesome and exactly what I need. Thank you for connecting us. HOWEVER, your billing practices are abysmal. Billing 2 weeks before the end of the month is confusing and clearly a money grab . Shame on you. I can't recommend your service to all my chronic pain patients for this reason.

Reviewed November 2022

She is the most professional and the most expertise and care on the face of the planet and I couldn’t live without her!!!’

Reviewed September 2022

Wonderful therapist! Good listener!

Reviewed August 2022

After multiple head injuries my coping mechanisms have been broken down to almost nothing. Middle school teacher, foster father of 3 children under 10 and Kathryn has been my saving grace to keep my life pointed forward!!!

Reviewed July 2022

I really appreciate the questions and points Kathryn brings up during sessions. They make the sessions feel supportive and productive, while giving me a better sense of agency in my own growth.

Reviewed June 2022

Kathryn has been a great listener, and has a great understanding of the underlying issues that could cause you to have anxiety or uncomfortably in your daily life

Reviewed May 2022

I’ve been working with Kathryn for a few months now and I couldn’t recommend her more. She’s patient, willing to listen, and uniquely capable of highlighting things I bring up that I may just brush past. She shares just enough of her personal life to create a sense of connection while keeping the focus squarely on whatever it is I happen to be sharing that week.

Reviewed May 2022

Great person to have a talk with

Reviewed March 2022

Kathryn has been hreat

Reviewed March 2022

Kathryn is a wonderful therapist and confidante! She has really taken the time to get to know me and understand the way I work. She is caring but also knows when to push a little or ask the hard questions to help achieve growth. When speaking outside ofnour sessions, she is responds quickly and encourages the use of all the Betterhelp offers. I truly enjoy our sessions/connection, and I am grateful to have her as my therapist.

Reviewed January 2022

Excellent practitioner, she quickly finds route causes in confusing situations and helps direct accordingly. It was very good for me to just run everything by someone unbiased who could assess and help

Reviewed December 2021

Kathryn is incredible!! I truly look forward to all of our sessions and she has already helped me in a number of ways since we got started together a few months ago. I couldn’t imagine a better counselor and I am really grateful to have been matched with her.

Reviewed December 2021

Kathryn's expertise is helping me during a very difficult time in my life. She is a great listener and has helped me to see a different perspective of my situation. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed December 2021

Shes always checking up on me. It's like she knows when I'm feeling overwhelmed and it's like a reminder that she is there for me.

Reviewed December 2021

I would follow her to the ends of the earth

Reviewed November 2021

Kathryn is very kind! I talk a lot and she listens 100%. Very much appreciate her thoughtfulness and flexibility!

Reviewed September 2021

Kathryn is the best!! She is kind and genuine and makes online counseling feel just as personal as face to face counseling

Reviewed September 2021

Kathryn is very kind and friendly - she makes you feel comfortable speaking. She's an incredible listener, but also shares little personal tidbits that make the therapy routine feel like mundane and more comfortable. She's also incredibly validating, which really helps!

Reviewed September 2021

Kathryn is the most wonderful counselor I have ever had. She engages and listens. It is the best therapy experience I have ever had and I am so glad I found her.

Reviewed August 2021

I don't really even know where to begin. Kathryn has been my rock. I struggle with anxiety, depression, and have been focusing on healing some generational and childhood traumas. Kathryn is professional, supportive, knowledgeable, and approachable. The support and guidance Kathryn has given me without judgement has been crucial to my healing .

Reviewed August 2021

Kathryn has been unbelievable in me starting my mental health improvement journey. She is always there to listen and off professional insight. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed July 2021

She is the best on the face of this planet

Reviewed July 2021

Words cannot express how appreciative I am of Kathryn and her professional guidance. Throughout my sessions with Kathryn, I was able to feel more at peace with myself, my decisions and how I went about life in general. Kathryn provided clarity. Kathryn engaged in conversations. Educated me on aspects of my life where further detail could help me better understand what was going on. Most importantly, she cares. Kathryn would go out of her way to communicate with me. To make sure I was doing okay. Letting me know she was thinking of me. No questions asked, Kathryn has been one of the biggest, positive influences in my life who provided me the tools to carry on in life with a clearer head. Kathryn is the best. I recommend her to anyone and everyone who wishes to receive her professional services.

Reviewed July 2021

Kathryn helps me see the bigger picture when I’m focused on tiny details. She reminds me of my goals and my repetitive behaviors without making me feel guilty or ashamed. She doesn’t let me lie to myself and doesn’t sugarcoat the truth in the best of ways. I’m grateful to have her to talk to.

Reviewed June 2021

Kathryn has helped me hold my life together. As a public school teacher with mental health issues, that is no small task. I can't picture my life without her help.

Reviewed May 2021

Kathryn is the best, hands down. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed April 2021

I was having a really hard time finding a counselor that matched my needs and then I found Kathryn and she has been amazing. She listens and engages. She has helped me in understand so many things in such a short amount of time and I am so grateful.

Reviewed April 2021

Kathryn has helped me in many ways since I started my counseling with her. She listens and provides helpful insights to cope with my anxiety. She also messages me everyday and with her doing that gives me a sense of knowing that she cares. Thank you.

Reviewed April 2021

My experience with Kathryn has been nothing short of phenomenal. Each session had been extremely beneficial to me. And I always look forward to talking and sharing with her.

Reviewed April 2021

I have recommended and will commitment too. Easy and convenient!

Reviewed March 2021

She is just what i need. i have lived through things that at points have debilitated me and she has helped me come a long way.

Reviewed February 2021

Kathryn is a wonderful mix of very kind, and also clearly very experienced. She’s also able to keep up with me and I love that. I also appreciate that she is very considerate around trauma related issues.

Reviewed January 2021

Kathryn is great! So friendly and kind and completely non-judgmental. I truly feel cared for and listened to!

Reviewed December 2020

Having Kathryn as a counselor has helped me so much. She's supportive, and always answers quickly. I went from having daily panic attacks to not having one in just over 3 months.

Reviewed November 2020

Kathryn has been an ever-present source of stability and calm during a few tumultuous years. She never fails to show up and be 100% there for you during sessions. She is very mailable and will act as your mirror, friend, guide or counsel, depending on what you need from her. I feel very lucky to have worked with her.

Reviewed November 2020

Kathryn has been a lifeline for me through one of the most difficult periods of my life.

Reviewed November 2020

Kathryn has been so incredibly helpful over the course of the time I’ve been working with her. She is very kind, compassionate, easy to talk to, and knows her stuff! She has been so great to work with, and I’m very thankful to have had that opportunity.

Reviewed November 2020

Kathryn always responds to me promptly, is very kind and always reaches out to me if I don't message her for a little while. She always checks in on me and sends me kind words. I was skeptical that therapy was for me and had bad prior experiences. She has changed that view for me and made my latest experience a positive one. I’m thankful for her services and would recommend her to anyone I know.

Reviewed September 2020

Kathryn is my second counselor on BetterHelp and I’m so pleased I’ve gotten to work with someone who is so open and understanding of my difficulties with this world. She listens, treats me with the utmost respect and I’m truly thankful and grateful that I get to work with her. 1000/10 would recommend

Reviewed September 2020

I have been remiss in using the site and she has been wonderful at staying in touch anyway. When we spoke, I knew she was a great fit for me and I really want to use this program more because I really believe it will help.

Reviewed August 2020

Kathryn is insightful, empathetic, and genuine. She offers consistent response times and I appreciate her willingness to work around my schedule. Very glad to have been paired with her.

Reviewed August 2020

I am really happy with Kathryn - she found a great way to interact with me and realized I like direct and doesn’t pull punches. She holds me accountable and helps me with coping and understanding others. We are still in the muck and mire and she’s patient and understanding.

Reviewed August 2020

Kathryn is great and responsive. Very personable and understanding. There was absolutely no judgement. I enjoy working with her.

Reviewed August 2020

Kathryn is lovely! She is such a gem to talk to. She is kind and offers great advice. I highly recommended her.

Reviewed July 2020

Kathryn Is very kind in her words and you can tell that she cares. She has asked me question that have made think and actually realize things about issues I’ve had. She also does not push me to talk if I do not want to or if I’m busy with life.

Reviewed July 2020

Kathryn is really sweet and works well with me.

Reviewed July 2020

Kathryn asks and says things that help me look internally to see what I need to do to feel my best.

Reviewed July 2020

I am still very new in my therapy journey, but Kathryn has created a safe space for me to share and explore all of my feelings. I feel comfortable taking this journey knowing I am not alone, thanks to Kathryn.

Reviewed June 2020

Kathryn was awesome and very helpful. I only had 2 sessions with her but felt like I connected with her very quickly. I like how she structures her sessions and feel as though they are very directed toward what is on my mind. Highly recommend her!

Reviewed June 2020

Kathryn is wonderful! She responds quickly, and she’s so easy to talk to. I had reservations about teletherapy, and I was worried I wouldn’t be able to truly open up over the phone. But Kathryn’s easygoing energy and expertise has made a positive impact on my life, and now I look forward to our sessions.

Reviewed June 2020

Kathryn is amazing I’m really glad to have her as a counselor.

Reviewed June 2020

I have only had one session but she was fantastic in it and has also been fantastic at communicating via text conversation as well! So far, amazing!

Reviewed June 2020

She always makes it a point to me my counseling needs whether it's advice on life or just listening to me rant about frustrations. She always makes me feel extremely comfortable and I truly feel that I can talk to her about anything that is troubling me even things that are uncomfortable to talk about.

Reviewed June 2020

Kathryn has always been so understanding and attentive to what my needs are. She always has the right thing to say when I’m feeling anxious or unsure about myself. She will listen and more or less pick things apart to get to the root of the problem or why I may be feeling the way I do and help guide me through the process of finding alternative ways to deal with things.

Reviewed June 2020

I’m still getting to know Kathryn, but she has been wonderful thus far. She has already helped me to see some of my challenges through a different perspective and I feel strongly that she is a good fit for me. I’m excited and looking forward to the progress that we can make together.

Reviewed June 2020

Katheryn is cool and calm with the expertise and life experiences to help anyone. Approved 100%.

Reviewed June 2020

Kathryn is awesome she has a great sense of humor and offers practical advice! She is so easy to talk with!

Reviewed May 2020

She is a great listener, very friendly, and non judgmental which makes her easy to talk to!

Reviewed May 2020

Kathryn has been so helpful in helping me approach the stressors in my life in a healthy way. Even when I'm not in crisis I find it's really beneficial to have her as an impartial guide. Her questions and suggestions help me realize what behaviors aren't working for me, and what ones might work better, without being judgmental. So glad I joined!

Reviewed May 2020

Kathryn Starratt is lovely. She is very kind and supportive and helped me see my various situations from different angles which helped me understand and process them. Even if I had nothing new to ask her about she is good about just checking in and saying hi which is really nice.

Reviewed May 2020

I have tried 4 different counselors - none of them made me feel comfortable enough to even talk about my feelings. Kathryn is always available and responds within a timely manner. She's easy to talk to, and open up to. She actually reads what I type - and doesn't just ask "how does that make you feel". She makes me think about things differently.

Reviewed April 2020

I hear from on her on a daily basis and she's always incredibly helpful and willing to listen. In just 2 -3 weeks she has made such a difference and helped me find a new hope for getting better

Reviewed April 2020

So far she's been amazing. Understanding and encouraging. Being honest with me. If helps me feel like my issues are issues not just fabrications

Reviewed April 2020

Kathryn and I hit it off right away. I was very skeptical about this and as always not trusting a new therapist. Her personality is warm and sincere. She speaks from the heart and has a sharp sense of humor. She has many life experiences so she can relate to what I m going through. She send me little messages to check in on me which is a lot more than anyone else has ever done for me. I am so grateful I signed up with 'BetterHelp' and that they matched me with Kathryn. Even when I do not contact her, just knowing she's out there helps me through my day. Love this woman!

Reviewed April 2020

I've only been talking to Kathryn for 2 sessions so far. We've texted here and there (granted I'm not a big texter). But she is great! I cannot wait to see what she has planned to help me become a better me!

Reviewed April 2020

Kathryn is absolutely wonderful! Although I've only been seeing her for a few months now, it feels like I've been working with her for years. She perfectly balances being supportive while also being direct, especially when I'm not able to see when I might be getting in my own way. I am so grateful for her!

Reviewed April 2020

This has been a good experience for me. I have never participated in a counseling session before. Thank you.

Reviewed April 2020

I have been in contact with Kathryn for a few weeks now and she responds to my messages pretty fast and I can tell that she is a wise person and finds great words to talk to me.

Reviewed March 2020

Kathryn answers within a day of a message, a lot of times even sooner than that. She’s very comforting and understanding. She uses worksheets to gather information and help you on the right path. She’s great!

Reviewed March 2020

I have only spoken with her once. So far it was great. But I have not reached out to her very often often at this point os its pretty early to really say.

Reviewed March 2020

Kathryn is great to talk to, and is extremely empathetic and trustworthy - also is very responsive and checks in without me even asking. She's been able to accommodate my schedule and needs and always goes the extra mile when needed.

Reviewed March 2020

Kathryn has spent great amount of time getting to know me and my complex issues. As this is my first experience with therapy I really had no idea what to expect. So far it has been one of the best choices I have made to seek assistance through BetterHelp!!

Reviewed February 2020

Kathryn has been a breath of fresh air to my busy chaotic life. I have learned how easy it can be to open up and share so that I feel better.

Reviewed February 2020

Kathryn continues to be a caring and supportive counselor who always finds the perfect way to explain things using comforting words. I have especially appreciated her efforts to adapt to my variable schedule and to follow up with me when I've been offline for a few days.

Reviewed February 2020

I love working with Kathryn, she’s super helpful and our chats always bring me joy.

Reviewed February 2020

Kathryn is great. I am bisexual and she welcomed me and respected that. She is very with the times and really understands me as a young person.

Reviewed February 2020

She is understanding has great advice and always make me feel more centered after our talks.

Reviewed February 2020

Kathryn has helped me through the sudden loss of what I thought would be my dream job and navigated all of the uncertainties that followed. It was overwhelming attempting to cope with the loss while applying for unemployment, medicaid, and new jobs. I recognized I needed to focus on my mental health in order to be successful in my next chapter of life and Kathryn helped me rebuild my self confidence that my previous job knocked down. In between job related stressors she helped me navigate family related stress over the holiday period which unveiled deeper rooted issues in self confidence and self worth. She is prompt to message back, checks in on you if you haven't messaged her in a while, and utilizes humor and personal experience to new situations. She's helped me rewrite my story and enter the next chapter with a better mindset. Better Help was a great resource to have access to mental health during a time of not having health insurance and in today's time of long wait periods to be seen in a traditional clinic. It is nice having sessions in the comfort of your own home and the ability to chat in-between sessions when new things come up. Thank you for being there when I really needed it!

Reviewed January 2020

She is caring, intuitive, responsive and smart. She's helped so much in a short period of time!

Reviewed January 2020

Kathryn is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful. She is very nonjudgmental and I always look forward to speaking with her.

Reviewed November 2019

She is great!

Reviewed November 2019

I immediately felt comfortable speaking with Kathryn from our first interaction. She finds a nice balance in our conversations and sprinkles in moments of humor between the deeper contemplation and darker subjects. She is attentive and thoughtful and I hope to work with her for a while yet.

Reviewed November 2019

Kathryn responds to ALL my messages pretty quickly. During our video session, she was very warm and open. I felt very comfortable talking to her.

Reviewed November 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kathryn Starratt offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kathryn Starratt works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kathryn Starratt speak?

Kathryn Starratt speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kathryn Starratt have?

Kathryn Starratt has 24 years of experience.

Where is Kathryn Starratt licensed to practice?

Kathryn Starratt is licensed to practice in New Hampshire.

Does Kathryn Starratt accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kathryn Starratt does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Kathryn Starratt?

Kathryn Starratt can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

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