Katherine Shockley
LPC specializing in anxiety, addictions, and life transitions
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About
Katherine Shockley, LPC, shifted into clinical mental health after a long career in neuroscience imaging and research. After twenty years in that field she returned to graduate school for a degree in Mental Health & Addictions Treatment and moved into direct patient care. Her scientific background informs a practical, detail-oriented approach to assessment and planning.
She has worked with a wide range of clients, from people with serious and persistent mental illness to business professionals engaged in life coaching and executive management training. Her listed specialties include stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with additional focus areas such as abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and domestic violence.
Ms Shockley emphasizes individualized treatment plans that build on existing strengths and resilience. She centers talk therapy in her work and partners with clients to set practical goals, develop coping strategies, and reapply resilient habits to daily life, both personal and professional.
She has worked with a wide range of clients, from people with serious and persistent mental illness to business professionals engaged in life coaching and executive management training. Her listed specialties include stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with additional focus areas such as abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and domestic violence.
Ms Shockley emphasizes individualized treatment plans that build on existing strengths and resilience. She centers talk therapy in her work and partners with clients to set practical goals, develop coping strategies, and reapply resilient habits to daily life, both personal and professional.
- Location:
- New Jersey, United States
- Years Experience:
- 18
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Cancer, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Hearing impaired, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Visually impaired, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NJ LPC 37PC00597100
- NPI Number: 1366968687
- License: LPC (New Jersey)
Remote care and communication options
This profile does not specify formal clinical modalities. Ms Shockley draws on a background in neuroscience imaging and a graduate degree in Mental Health & Addictions Treatment. She identifies talk therapy as a central practice and also brings elements of life coaching and executive management training into sessions when appropriate.
Talk therapy is presented as a space to explore thoughts, emotions, and behavior while developing coping strategies and clearer goals. Life coaching and executive management training are used to support professional development, goal setting, and practical problem solving. Together these approaches are intended to suit clients seeking both symptom management and performance or leadership support.
Remote appointments are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Clients and Ms Shockley can discuss which combination of formats and pacing best fits scheduling needs and the objectives they set for their work together.
What is Katherine Shockley’s professional background?
She began her career in neuroscience imaging and research, spent twenty years in that field, then completed graduate training in Mental Health & Addictions Treatment and has eighteen years of clinical experience.
What credentials and licensure does she hold?
She is an LPC. Her license details are listed as NJ LPC 37PC00597100.
Which languages does she offer services in?
The profile indicates services are offered in English.
Where is she located?
She is based in New Jersey.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
Yes. The profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to book sessions?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.