- Compassionate approach
- Strengths focused
- Practical tools
About Katie
Katie Wood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of experience in mental health. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship concerns. Katie also supports people facing life transitions, parenting pressures, sleep or eating struggles, and issues like codependency and body image.
Katie blends practical strategies with a warm, down-to-earth approach. She focuses on building a trusting relationship and works together with clients to use their strengths. Sessions aim to break problems into manageable steps so progress feels realistic and steady.
Her background includes an undergraduate degree from Western Kentucky University and a Master of Social Work completed in May 2019. Early work as a Behavioral Health Specialist at a community mental health agency shaped her practical, hands-on style. She has provided individual, group, and family therapy for adults aged 18 to 65.
Katie draws from several methods, including client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative work. She tailors these to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Clients who engage consistently often notice improved daily functioning and clearer goals.
She pays attention to the bigger picture that affects well-being, such as physical health, support systems, work or school, and spiritual life. People who are ready to do the hard work and try new ways of coping find her approach practical and encouraging.
How Katie’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered work puts the client's goals first and focuses on listening, understanding, and supporting the choices a person wants to make. This approach helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to sort out feelings and decide what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses simple tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often involves tracking patterns, testing new behaviors, and building practical skills for anxiety, depression, sleep, and panic symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving how someone handles stress and relationships. It teaches concrete techniques for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and clearer communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and new challenges emerge.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and support consistent check-ins during life transitions. Discuss practical scheduling needs and session length when you set up the first appointment so therapy fits into everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Katie address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, ADHD, and related life challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and collaborative. She focuses on building trust, using clients' strengths, and setting concrete steps toward goals.
What is her background and clinical experience?
Katie has six years in the mental health field and completed a Master of Social Work in May 2019. She previously worked as a Behavioral Health Specialist in a community mental health agency.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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