- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT approaches
- Life changes and career
About Katie
Katie Wood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of experience in the mental health field. She trained through a Bachelor’s program at Western Kentucky University and completed a Master of Social Work in May 2019. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, and life purpose questions.
Katie uses straightforward conversation and practical skills in sessions. She focuses on building a working relationship and helps people use their strengths to tackle problems. Sessions may include skill practice, reflective discussion, and goal-focused planning.
Her background includes work as a Behavioral Health Specialist at a community mental health agency and experience in group, individual, and family settings. She has worked with adults aged roughly 18 to 65 and has supported people through difficulties that affected daily functioning.
Katie draws on several approaches, including Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. She blends methods to address symptoms and everyday challenges rather than relying on a single technique.
In sessions she pays attention to practical factors that affect wellbeing, such as physical health, support networks, work or school demands, and personal beliefs. People who come wanting to make changes can expect direct collaboration on small steps and measurable goals that fit their life.
How Katie uses evidence-based approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It helps when someone needs space to talk things through and decide priorities for change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It includes practical exercises and strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. It is often used when people need concrete tools to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.
Katie treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since specific online or in-person options are not listed in the biography. When online sessions are offered, they can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, or remove commuting time so sessions can work around work and family commitments.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and life purpose questions among other issues.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
Sessions focus on practical steps, skill practice, and using a person’s strengths to set achievable goals.
What is her clinical background?
She has six years of experience and completed a Master of Social Work in May 2019 after working as a Behavioral Health Specialist.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices with experience in that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and offers services to people who are not located in the U.S.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online or in-person options.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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, use the crisis numbers.