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Katie Wood, LCSW
Kentucky
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Katie
Katie Wood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of experience in the mental health field. She practices in Kentucky and supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addiction, trauma, grief, and related struggles. Katie also assists with parenting challenges, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, and questions about intimacy and self-esteem.
She started working in mental health while at Western Kentucky University and completed a Master of Social Work in May 2019. Before and during graduate school she worked as a Behavioral Health Specialist at a community mental health agency. That practical background informs a straightforward approach to common life problems.
Katie uses a mix of methods to help people notice patterns, try new responses, and build skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a core part of her work, often paired with client-centered techniques and strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. She also draws on narrative and mindfulness practices and offers psychoeducation to clarify how thoughts and behaviors interact.
Sessions focus on concrete skills and real-life steps. Katie aims to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, practice different coping strategies, and track change over time. She pays attention to practical areas that affect wellbeing such as work, relationships, physical health, and support networks.
Her experience includes individual, group, and family therapy with adults. She works with adults across a range of life stages and levels of functioning. People considering work with her are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin.
How Katie Uses Structured Approaches in Online Sessions
Katie commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive thoughts.She also uses client-centered techniques that focus on listening and reflecting to help people clarify goals and choose steps they want to try. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotional regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are a main concern; DBT teaches practical coping tools for intense moments.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Katie will work together with each person to decide which approaches and exercises fit their goals and preferences, and to adjust plans based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or a busy home schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can be arranged to match timing, length, and practical needs.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addiction, trauma, grief, ADHD, and related issues such as body image, codependency, and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using structured techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in the mental health field, including roles at a community mental health agency and clinical practice after completing an MSW.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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