What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.73
Average wait time
4.92
Bedside manner
4.92
“I've been going through some pretty rough times and she has given me the tools to help myself when I am feeling anxious or overwhelmed. She is very understanding and caring. ”
LMMore than 1 year ago
“When I had met Kathryn for the first time on video. I was so happy to see such a lovely soul. She does her job the way I have always wanted a therapist to do their job. She is very fast at responding.”
NMMore than 1 year ago
About Kathryn Berry
Focus areas
Anxiety Disorder
Gender Affirming Counseling
Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Transgender Care
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Dialectical (DBT)
Person-Centered
Exposure Response Prevention
Strength-Based
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Kathryn Berry
Kathryn Berry, MSW, LCSW, is an Illinois-based clinical social worker with multiple years of experience in her field. She completed both her undergraduate and graduate studies at Loyola University Chicago, earning her bachelor's degree and her master's degree in social work (MSW) in 2014. Kathryn has worked primarily with adults coping with a wide range of symptoms, including those who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. She specializes in the use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a treatment that can help improve the lives of anyone experiencing overwhelming emotions.
Kathryn acknowledges how much courage it takes to seek therapy. She recognizes that you are the expert on yourself and works with you to create treatment goals tailored to what you want to gain from therapy. She will customize treatment to those goals, which may or may not include DBT skills training. Kathryn considers multiple factors to provide the best therapeutic services possible, including culture, gender identity, trauma history, client strengths, and other aspects of a person that make you unique.
Outside of work, Kathryn enjoys playing with her cat, Sophie, going to the movie theater, and watching trains.
What should a new client know about working with you?
A new client should know that I always address therapy as a collaborative process. I also respect where each person is at in life and that seeking therapy can be scary and/or very new. I always work at the client’s pace from the very beginning.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My typical process for working with clients can vary based on the client’s needs and preferences. For our first session, I complete an initial assessment with clients, asking questions to get to know them and inviting them to ask me questions. I work with the client to develop treatment goals and a plan of action. I explain Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and my role as a DBT-specialist, providing an array of options as to how much we incorporate the DBT material into therapy. My ideal option is for the client to attend psychotherapy twice per week, with one day dedicated to processing and problem-solving, while the other is dedicated to DBT skills training. However, some clients prefer only to meet once per week, in which case we decide how to incorporate DBT into our sessions that way. Regardless, I will always link our work back to making progress towards therapy goals. I constantly help the client identify their strengths and progress in therapy. In addition to DBT, I also utilize other therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Loyola University Chicago, Master's in Social Work
- Loyola University Chicago (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1063929198
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.73
Wait time
4.92
Bedside manner
4.92
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I've been going through some pretty rough times and she has given me the tools to help myself when I am feeling anxious or overwhelmed. She is very understanding and caring.
More than 1 year agoLM
When I had met Kathryn for the first time on video. I was so happy to see such a lovely soul. She does her job the way I have always wanted a therapist to do their job. She is very fast at responding.
More than 1 year agoNM
She is wonderfully compassionate therapist. She truly takes all of what I have to say into her responses and she always makes time to hear me.
More than 1 year agoDP
Kathryn is the BEST!! I have worked with her for few months now. Within that duration, I felt how encouraging and supporting she is. I always look forward to our weekly session!!
More than 1 year agoCJ
I love Kathryn very much! She is a good listener and very approachable. I will recommend her to people like me, who needs help, because she really has helped. me.
More than 1 year agoMD
I am grateful to have met someone like Kathryn. Grateful that I found Bluesky Telepsych and have Kathry as my therapist. She is a great help. I am always looking forward to my next sessions with her.
More than 1 year agoLS
Kathryn is very nice. Knowledgeable and a good listener. She made it lighter for me a to take lot of things that was so hard before. She is a great help.
More than 1 year agoOH
Kathryn is very professional and gentle. She was able to make me understand a lot of things and answer my countless " why's". When things are not good, she makes sure to make me look to a brighter side. She is amazing. I've found a friend on her.
More than 1 year agoAS
My sessions with Kathryn in Bluesky Telepsych are always smooth, had not experience any delay as of my last appointment. Kathryn is the therapist that I have been looking for. Very smart, yet so approachable and friendly. I am a self-paying patient, but all worth it.
More than 1 year agoMP
Ms. Berry is very approachable. I love my sessions with her because she is really helping and assisting me in dealing with all of this happening to me. I hope her help will reach a lot of people like me.
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Is Kathryn Berry accepting new patients?
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Does Kathryn Berry accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Kathryn Berry online?
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What practice does Kathryn Berry work with?
Kathryn Berry works with BlueSky Telepsych.
What are common reasons for patients to see Kathryn Berry?
Kathryn Berry frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kathryn Berry on their profile.
What languages does Kathryn Berry speak?
Kathryn Berry speaks English.
How do patients rate Kathryn Berry in reviews?
15 patients have reviewed Kathryn Berry. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.73/5. They have a 4.92/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.92/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.