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Kathryn Cudd, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- Mindfulness skills
- Practical coping steps
About Kathryn
Kathryn Cudd is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Florida with 17 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression. Kathryn speaks English and works with adults who want clear, practical help.
She uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused work to help people change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions look at day-to-day problems first, then small, specific steps that can make life feel easier. Kathryn draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered methods to guide those steps.
Her approach also includes tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness. That means she may teach simple skills for managing intense feelings, paying attention to the present moment, and tolerating distress without reacting. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused ideas help when someone needs to rebuild motivation or focus on one problem at a time.
People meet to talk about what matters most right now and to try practical strategies between sessions. Kathryn helps people track what works and adjust plans as needed. She frames therapy as a series of concrete experiments rather than a vague promise.
Sessions follow a clear structure: set a goal, try a few strategies, and review progress. Kathryn notes when changes are small and builds from there. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the site button.
How Kathryn applies practical approaches online
Kathryn draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT sessions typically involve setting a clear problem, testing a small change, and reviewing what happened. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on the person's priorities and keeps the conversation directed by the client's concerns. That approach helps when someone needs to talk through personal choices and goals. Kathryn also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotion regulation or distress tolerance is a focus; those skills are short, teachable techniques for managing strong feelings.Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, and then recommend practical steps to try. The plan can shift based on what the client finds useful, so collaboration guides the process.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions save travel time and fit better into busy days. Online work can make it easier to keep a brief check-in during a lunch break, practice skills in the moment, or avoid long commutes. Ask about format details when scheduling so sessions match your daily routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas such as family problems and caregiver stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test small changes in everyday life. Sessions focus on practical exercises and tracking results between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She is an LCSW with 17 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and helping people with mood and stress-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW license in Florida and provides services from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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