What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Katie brings such warmth and calm to every session. She doesn’t rush to fix things, she helps you understand yourself with compassion. I’ve started responding to stress so differently, and for the first time, I actually feel hopeful about the changes I’m making.”
PPLess than 6 months ago
“Katie creates such a safe and understanding space. As a first-generation woman, I’ve carried so much pressure. With her, I finally feel like I can untangle my story and breathe.”
SBLess than 6 months ago
About Katherine Nee Najarian
Focus areas
Anxiety
Life Transition
Relationship Struggles
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Postpartum Anxiety
Stress Management
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Groups
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Katherine Nee Najarian
Katie Nee Najarian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering virtual therapy for individuals, couples, and families across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and New York. She specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and major life transitions.
Katie’s approach is warm, affirming, and collaborative. She integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients deepen self-understanding, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence.
Katie is passionate about creating an inclusive space that honors every aspect of a person’s identity. She is particularly dedicated to LGBTQIA+ and body-inclusive care, supporting clients in developing greater self-compassion and emotional balance.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Katie believes that therapy works best when clients feel seen, respected, and empowered to grow at their own pace. Her style is warm, curious, and collaborative—balancing practical skill-building with reflective exploration. Clients often describe sessions with Katie as grounding and validating, with a mix of insight and gentle challenge that supports meaningful change.
She creates a safe environment for clients to explore the patterns that shape their lives, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward a more fulfilling and self-aligned way of living.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
In your first few sessions, Katie will take time to understand your goals, history, and current challenges. Together, you’ll identify themes and patterns, develop goals for therapy, and begin exploring both the “why” and the “how” of what brings you to therapy.
Sessions are interactive and tailored to your needs. You might work on mindfulness and emotional regulation, strengthen communication skills, or reflect on how past experiences shape current behavior. Over time, Katie helps clients build the awareness and confidence to make intentional choices aligned with their values and wellbeing.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Smith College, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1043787799
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Katie brings such warmth and calm to every session. She doesn’t rush to fix things, she helps you understand yourself with compassion. I’ve started responding to stress so differently, and for the first time, I actually feel hopeful about the changes I’m making.
Less than 6 months agoPP
Katie creates such a safe and understanding space. As a first-generation woman, I’ve carried so much pressure. With her, I finally feel like I can untangle my story and breathe.
Less than 6 months agoSB
As a mental health professional myself, I needed someone who could hold space for me with care and insight. Katie does that effortlessly—she models the kind of therapist I aspire to be
Less than 6 months agoHG
Katie helped me find meaning after loss. Her presence is calm, nonjudgmental, and deeply validating. I’ve learned to trust my emotions instead of fearing them.
Less than 6 months agoET
I’ve worked with other therapists before, but Katie’s affirming and inclusive style helped me feel seen in a way I hadn’t before. She helped me reconnect with who I truly am.
Less than 6 months agoRH
Katie has a rare mix of empathy and practicality. She helped me manage stress without losing my drive. I’ve learned to set boundaries and still stay true to my values.
Less than 6 months agoMP
I came to therapy because my relationships kept falling apart. Katie helped me see the patterns I didn’t even realize I was repeating. I’m finally learning how to show up authentically
Less than 6 months agoCR
Grief felt like an endless wave until Katie helped me make sense of it. She gave me tools to sit with the pain without drowning in it. Her warmth and insight were exactly what I needed.
Less than 6 months agoMC
Katie’s approach feels both gentle and powerful. She helped me untangle years of anxiety and learn how to actually be kind to myself. Therapy with her feels like exhaling after holding my breath.
Less than 6 months agoAN
Katie helped me slow down enough to actually hear myself again. I came in feeling anxious and burnt out from trying to do everything right, and she helped me untangle the pressure I’d been carrying for years. I’m finally learning what balance and self-trust really feel like.
Less than 6 months agoJL
Katie helped me navigate postpartum anxiety with so much compassion. I learned how to breathe again, literally and emotionally. She helped me see that caring for myself wasn’t selfish.
Less than 6 months agoEV
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Is Katherine Nee Najarian accepting new patients?
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What are common reasons for patients to see Katherine Nee Najarian?
Katherine Nee Najarian frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Katherine Nee Najarian on their profile.
What languages does Katherine Nee Najarian speak?
Katherine Nee Najarian speaks English.
How do patients rate Katherine Nee Najarian in reviews?
14 patients have reviewed Katherine Nee Najarian. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.