- LCSW Kentucky
- CBT and DBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Katie
Katie Wood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky with six years of experience in mental health. She works with adults and helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and issues such as guilt and shame.
Katie began her career while earning an undergraduate degree from Western Kentucky University and completed a Master of Social Work in May 2019. She has worked as a behavioral health specialist at a community mental health agency and has provided individual, group, and family therapy to adults aged 18 to 65.
Her approach centers on building a constructive therapeutic relationship and working together with clients. She draws on strengths clients already have and looks at how health, supports, work or school, and faith or spirituality affect daily life. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to improve day-to-day functioning.
Katie uses a mix of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and solution-focused techniques. She pairs these approaches with psychoeducation so people understand what they are doing and why.
Many people who saw her in community settings came with significant difficulties in daily life functioning and, with effort over time, reported improvements in coping and routine tasks. She works collaboratively with clients to set goals and track small changes toward those goals.
Approaches Katie Uses and how they fit with online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client brings. It aims to build a working relationship and is useful for people coping with shame, guilt, or life stressors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks down unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical skills for anxiety, depression, and obsessive thoughts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, impulsivity, and relationship strain.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Katie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift or new priorities emerge.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions occur during a lunch break or between appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT worksheets, DBT skills training, and motivational interviewing techniques for remote sessions so practical skill-building continues even when meeting virtually.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses a blend of methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy to help people examine thoughts and the stories they tell themselves. Sessions look at practical steps and thinking patterns that influence those feelings.
What is her background and experience?
She has six years in the mental health field, completed a Master of Social Work in 2019, and worked as a behavioral health specialist at a community mental health agency.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.