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Katie Rose, LCSW riding the subway to her Union Square office in New York City

Katie Rose, LCSW is a New York City psychotherapist specializing in individual therapy, couples therapy, relationships, anxiety, OCD, and parenting support. Her clinical perspective has been featured in publications including Real Simple, VICE, Yahoo, Vox, Newsweek, and TechRadar. Explore her expert commentary on mental health, relationships, parenting, and emotional well-being.

Relationships & Couples

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Katie Rose, LCSW says healthy relationships are better evaluated by how partners connect, show up for each other, and handle one another’s emotions with dignity and respect—not by checking off a list of superficial traits.

for REAL SIMPLE Published on July 12, 2026

Katie Rose, LCSW, New York City psychotherapist

Katie Rose, LCSW explains that emotional awareness is foundational to a healthy relationship: understanding your own emotions and recognizing how you respond when stressed can help you communicate your needs more clearly and avoid reactive behaviors.

for VICE Published on June 14, 2026

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Katie Rose, LCSW explains that a key sign of emotional neglect is feeling consistently lonely even when you're in a relationship, because feeling seen and understood is foundational to meaningful connection.

for VICE Published on July 19, 2026

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Katie Rose, LCSW recommends approaching roommate and household conflicts with the assumption that everyone wants to find a solution. Staying regulated, offering help instead of accusations, and modeling healthy communication can turn difficult conversations into opportunities for better relationships.

for VOX Published on Jul 23, 2026

Mental Health & Therapy

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Katie Rose, LCSW explains that loneliness can become a clinical issue when it begins to distort your worldview, affect your sleep, or leave you feeling detached from your life—and shares practical steps for feeling more connected.

for Yahoo! Published on August 10, 2026

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Katie Rose, LCSW explains that proactive therapy can deepen self-understanding and self-trust, while helping people develop coping skills before a crisis occurs. Regular “maintenance” sessions can reinforce those skills and provide support when future challenges arise.

for REAL SIMPLE Published on July 20, 2026

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Katie Rose, LCSW explains that people with high-functioning depression may use strong coping skills, perfectionism, and compartmentalization to maintain appearances while struggling internally—but relying on these strategies isn’t sustainable long term and can allow depression to become more severe.

for HEADLIGHT Published on August 3, 2026

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“Watching sports incorporates the same behaviors I encourage in therapy: spending time with other people, strengthening existing relationships, reducing isolation, participating in a shared experience, having something to look forward to, and feeling part of a community larger than yourself.”

for REAL SIMPLE Published on August 9, 2026

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Katie Rose, LCSW explains that boredom can reveal unexamined values and interests—for example, feeling bored at work may signal that you feel unappreciated, while boredom with friends may indicate that your relationships have changed.

For REAL SIMPLE Published on June 28, 2026

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Katie Rose, LCSW explains that healthy adults are often expected to attend medical appointments alone because of the mistaken belief that needing support is a sign of weakness. Bringing a trusted companion can instead provide emotional support and make it easier to communicate with your doctor.

for REAL SIMPLE August 6, 2026

Parenting & Family

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Katie Rose, LCSW explains that children develop resilience when they feel safe and understood. Parents can support this by acknowledging and naming their child’s emotions before offering solutions or correction, helping children learn that difficult emotions are manageable and setbacks are part of growth.

for Newsweek Published on Aug 10, 2026

Open children's book, Katie Rose LCSW offers parenting advice about books

Katie Rose, LCSW recommends using children’s books to help kids explore difficult emotions without feeling scrutinized: start with curiosity, focus on the characters before asking about the child’s experience, and remind them that all feelings are welcome.

for Smart Books for Smart Kids

Katie Rose, LCSW, contributed expert insight on helping parents navigate excessive teen screen time after a summer of looser routines. Katie offers practical, compassionate guidance for resetting boundaries around technology without turning the transition back to school into a power struggle. Her perspective emphasizes realistic expectations, healthy routines, and communication strategies that support teens’ independence while helping families establish more balanced screen-time habits.

for SheKnows Published on August 27, 2026

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Katie Rose, LCSW, discusses “default parenthood” and the weight of carrying the invisible mental and emotional load of family life. Drawing on her clinical experience, Katie offers insight into why resentment and conflict can develop when parenting responsibilities feel unequal, and how greater empathy, communication, and shared responsibility can help couples and families create healthier, more balanced dynamics.

for Funktasy Published on Aug 28, 2026

Katie Rose, LCSW, Rose explores how the overwhelming amount of parenting advice available today can leave parents questioning their instincts and second-guessing their decisions. The article encourages parents to step back from the pressure to parent perfectly, tune into their own knowledge of their children, and develop greater confidence in their choices. With a focus on parental intuition, emotional well-being, and navigating conflicting advice, this piece offers a reassuring perspective for parents seeking a more grounded approach to raising their children.

for Epoch Times Published on Sept 03, 2026

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