- Addictions support
- Career direction
- Self esteem work
About Katie
Katie Bergin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with ten years of experience. She works with adults facing addiction, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Katie also focuses on issues like isolation, guilt and shame, communication problems, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations that name what feels hard. Katie emphasizes practical steps and tools rather than abstract ideas. Sessions aim to identify patterns that get in the way and to try concrete strategies that fit day-to-day life.
Her background includes behavioral health, crisis intervention, inpatient mental health, emergency services, and clinical leadership. That mix informs how she responds when stress feels urgent or when a recent change has left someone unsure what to do next. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape each session.
Katie frames therapy as collaborative. She listens for strengths and then suggests small, actionable approaches to reduce overwhelm and improve decision-making. Work may include practicing communication, setting manageable boundaries, or addressing shame and self-criticism.
Many people come to Katie wondering what comes next after a job change, a loss, or burnout. She helps people clarify values, weigh options, and try new habits that support clearer thinking. For anyone feeling stuck or unsure, Katie focuses on steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Evidence-based techniques often used in this kind of work include cognitive-behavioral approaches and skills-based coping. Cognitive-behavioral work focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing more useful ways of thinking. It can help with social anxiety, low self-esteem, and decisions about work or relationships. Skills-based coping teaches concrete tools for managing stress, burnout, and overwhelming emotions so daily life feels more manageable.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and personality. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than insisting on a single method.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue work when relocating within the same state or when balancing work and family demands. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Virginia, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults facing addictions, self-esteem struggles, career questions, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Additional focuses include loneliness, guilt and shame, communication problems, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is conversational and practical. Sessions identify unhelpful patterns and test small strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve decision-making.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in behavioral health, crisis intervention, inpatient mental health, emergency services, and clinical leadership.
What are her official credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Ohio.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.