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Kathryn Madden

Kathryn Madden, NY Psychoanalyst 000664

Therapist · New York · 30+ years of experience

Experienced psychoanalyst focusing on relationships and life change

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At a glance

Listed location
New York
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
NY Psychoanalyst 000664
Languages
English
License (New York)
Psychoanalyst · No. 000664
NPI
1528283702

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  • Depth psychological work
  • Stress and anxiety help
  • Coaching and communication

About Kathryn

Kathryn Madden is a New York-based NY Psychoanalyst with three decades of clinical experience. She combines respectful listening with depth-oriented work to help people address stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns. Her approach also supports those facing major life changes and people seeking executive coaching and communication skills.

She focuses on creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can name what matters to them. Sessions can include practical problem-solving, clearer communication strategies, and attention to emotional patterns that repeat over time. Kathryn offers depth psychological options when desired, including dreamwork and guided imagery to access inner guidance.

Her practice pays attention to relational patterns such as codependency, abandonment concerns, and commitment issues. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life questions, and aging and geriatric issues. Many clients seek help with isolation, life purpose, or recovering from disruptions and trauma.

Kathryn brings psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches. That mix helps people understand long-standing patterns while learning smaller day-to-day skills to feel better. The work can move between short-term coaching and deeper exploration depending on a person’s goals.

She practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. Kathryn emphasizes collaboration and tailors each plan to the person in front of her.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist focuses on your goals and helps you notice what you need, making choices alongside you about next steps. This approach is useful for stress, communication problems, and coaching needs.

Jungian-informed work pays attention to symbols, dreams, and imagination. It invites creative techniques like dreamwork and imagery to help people find inner guidance and meaning, which can support life purpose issues and long-standing patterns.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. Kathryn will work with each person to decide which approaches and exercises suit their needs and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying practical skills, mindful practices, or deeper exploration over time.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce commuting time. It can also let people use exercises such as guided imagery or mindfulness between sessions to reinforce progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kathryn help with?

She helps people manage stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, aging and geriatric issues, codependency, isolation, and life purpose.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style blends attentive listening with depth-oriented exploration. She uses client-centered care alongside psychodynamic and Jungian ideas to combine practical skills with insight work.

How much experience does she have?

She has 30 years of professional work experience practicing in New York and offering a range of short-term and deeper therapeutic work.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a NY Psychoanalyst, credential number 000664, and is based in New York. Sessions are provided in English.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how Kathryn meets with clients.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the intake process.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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