Kate Mohan, LMSW, ACHP-SW is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Advanced Certified Hospice & Palliative Social Worker. She completed her Master of Social Work at Columbia University’s School of Social Work (clinical concentration) and her Masters in Education from Fordham University.

Her training and experience provide valuable perspective and understanding of the experiences and challenges of children, teens, and young adults. She brings over 25 years’ experience helping people of all ages manage life’s toughest challenges: school stressors, parenting difficulties, terminal illness, grief, loss and trauma. She has extensive experience counseling individuals, families and groups, as well as educating helping professionals.

Kate recognizes and values the unique make-up of every person, tailoring care and treatment to meet individual needs. Kate is especially skilled in helping children, teens and their caregivers communicate with each other about tough topics like parental separation, divorce, end of life issues and grief. Her approach has proven successful in a variety of settings from private practice, to community, school and home settings.

Kate is deeply passionate about helping others ascertain and achieve their mental health goals. Her style and approach to psychotherapy are rooted in her deep respect for the process of self-discovery, supporting individual growth and adjustments to change. She makes space for strong feelings, honors the difficulties that come with wanting to feel better, and is able to recognize, acknowledge and celebrate individual strengths.

Above all, Kate views therapy as a collaborative process, a joint effort geared towards relief, hope and healing. Kate’s experiences working with individuals and families dealing with end of life provides added perspective for supporting others who are grieving other losses and uncertainty.

People who have worked with Kate appreciate her openness, use of humor, her inclusivity, and her unconditional acceptance of them. She is known for her efforts to equip her clients with tools for increased satisfaction with themselves and their situations, and for the empathy and warmth that are imparted in the process.

Professional Organizations:

National Association of Social Workers
National Alliance for Children’s Grief