Katherine Shelton | Therapist for Adults & Couples | NY
Limited Permit Mental Health Counselor
Therapy for Adults & Couples Who Want Confidence, Clarity, and Healthier Relationships
If you often second-guess yourself, shrink your needs, or feel stuck in communication patterns, self-doubt, or life transitions, you’re in the right place.
Maybe you hold back in conversations because you assume others know more.
Maybe you stay quiet in your relationship or at work to avoid conflict, then replay every interaction in your head.
You might be exhausted by negative self-talk, feeling like you’re “too much,” or resenting yourself for people-pleasing. Life transition (breakups, career changes, or just starting over) leave you unsure who you are or what you want.
Your body feels tense, your mind races, and you’re tired of feeling like you’re never enough or constantly bracing for something to go wrong.
Most of my clients want a life where they can:
- Communicate clearly without guilt
- Set boundaries with confidence
- Feel secure in who they are
- Trust their abilities and decisions
- Show up fully in their relationships and careers
They want to stop shrinking, stop overthinking, and start living from a place of clarity and self-assurance.
How I Help
In our work together, we’ll focus on helping you understand the patterns that keep you stuck in self-doubt, overthinking, or relationship conflict. We’ll explore how your thoughts, emotions, and past experiences shape your present, so you can recognize what’s happening instead of feeling controlled by it.
You’ll learn practical tools to communicate your needs, set boundaries, and build confidence, creating internal safety and clarity. This isn’t theory, it’s practical support that you can take with you into every part of your life.
Who This Is For
This may be a good fit for you if you:
- Struggle with self-esteem or harsh inner criticism
- Feel unsure how to communicate needs, boundaries, or desires
- Find yourself people-pleasing or taking responsibility for others’ feelings
- Are navigating relationship patterns, life transitions, or identity questions
- Are ready to feel more confident, grounded, and in control of your life
Credentials
I am a graduate-level therapist in Mental Health Counseling, working under supervision to fulfill my licensing requirements.
I hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, with specialized experience supporting adults and couples navigating self-esteem challenges, communication struggles, and life transitions. My approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, and my goal is always to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you grow into your most confident, authentic self.
📍I’m currently accepting new adult clients in New York. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit and start feeling more confident, clear, and empowered in your life and relationships.