About Katharine Mocciola, PsyD

(pronounced: Moss-ee-o-la)

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist, a mother of two, and someone who values both depth and presence in everyday life.

I love making my kids laugh, listening to live music, and finding poetic beauty in ordinary moments - a quiet cup of tea, a great book, or the grounding presence of the animals who share our home.

That same sense of steadiness carries into my work as a therapist.

For more than 20 years, I have worked with clients experiencing insomnia, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, burnout, and life transitions. My approach combines evidence-based treatments with a warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship.

My Values

I’m deeply committed to helping people recognize their strengths, their capacity to endure profound pain, and their ability to find their way through great challenge.

Again and again, I’ve seen that people are far more resilient - and more capable of growth - than they often believe.

Treatment Approach

My approach integrates evidence-based treatments with a thoughtful, relational presence.

While I draw from several therapeutic modalities, the foundation of therapy is a collaborative relationship - one where you can feel supported enough to slow down, reflect, and begin to shift long-standing patterns.

What to Expect in Therapy

In the early phases of therapy, we focus on understanding what brings you in, what matters most to you, and what you would like to be different in your life. Together, we clarify your goals and identify a path forward.

This may include:

  • Restoring sleep and improving your relationship with rest

  • Developing insight into emotional and physiological responses

  • Learning skills to regulate stress and reduce reactivity

  • Processing past experiences that continue to have an impact

  • Building greater steadiness, clarity, and self-understanding

Some clients seek short-term support or consultation around a specific concern, while others engage in deeper longer-term work. We move at a pace that feels supportive, collaborative, and aligned with your goals.

Education & Clinical Training

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology
(College of William & Mary, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk State University, and Old Dominion University)

Predoctoral Internship
White River Junction VA Medical Center
National Center for PTSD
Dartmouth College Counseling Center

Postdoctoral Residency
VA Maine Healthcare System (PTSD/Clinical Psychology)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Human Development
Connecticut College

Additional study through:

  • School for International Training — South Africa

  • Southern Cross University — Australia

Specialized Training

I have advanced training in:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

  • Mindfulness-based approaches

My clinical training includes work at the National Center for PTSD and VA healthcare systems, where I gained extensive experience helping individuals recover from trauma and PTSD.

Whether you are seeking relief from insomnia, anxiety, trauma, burnout, or simply hoping to feel more grounded and connected in your life, therapy can provide a space for meaningful and lasting change.

Licensure

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Maine and hold authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology through PSYPACT.

I currently work with clients throughout Maine and participating PSYPACT states via secure telehealth.

For the most up-to-date list of participating PSYPACT states, visit http://psypact.gov.