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Katie Wood

Compassionate, skills-focused therapy for everyday life

LCSW Kentucky

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Katie

Katie Wood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with six years of experience in the mental health field.

Background and approach

She draws on training in cognitive behavioral techniques and other therapeutic approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma, relationship concerns, intimacy-related and family issues, and challenges like ADHD, body image, and compulsive behaviors. Katie emphasizes practical skills and collaborative problem-solving to support improvements in daily functioning and emotional well-being.

Her background includes undergraduate study at Western Kentucky University and an MSW completed in May 2019, alongside work as a Behavioral Health Specialist in community mental health.

She has provided individual, group, and family therapy for adults and adolescents and integrates clients' broader life contexts - such as physical health, social supports, work or school, and spirituality - into treatment planning.

Katie approaches care with a compassionate, approachable style and partners with clients to build on strengths, set goals, and apply evidence-informed strategies to navigate life changes and persistent difficulties.

Practical approaches for online change and coping



Katie frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, learn skills to manage symptoms like anxiety or panic, and practice new behaviors that improve daily functioning. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients' perspectives and goals guide the work. These methods commonly address mood, anxiety, relationship concerns, and challenges with coping and motivation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Katie works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and helps tailor strategies accordingly, combining techniques as appropriate so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy provides practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules or different time zones. These formats allow clients to practice skills between meetings, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access licensed professionals without a commute, while scheduling around work, family, or other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Katie commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and many related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and compassionate, focusing on building a strong therapeutic relationship while using practical skills to help clients make measurable changes.
What is Katie's professional background?
She has six years of experience in mental health, held roles such as Behavioral Health Specialist, and completed a Master of Social Work in May 2019 before beginning clinical practice.
What credentials and location information are on record?
Katie holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Kentucky under KY LCSW 256543.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesEmptinessFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English