Katie WoodLCSW

Katie Wood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of experience in mental health. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, and pregnancy and childbirth related concerns. Her approach is warm and down-to-earth and she focuses on building a real working relationship with each person.

Katie began her path while studying at Western Kentucky University and later completed a Master of Social Work. She worked as a Behavioral Health Specialist at a community mental health agency while earning her MSW and moved into clinical practice after graduating in May 2019. Her background includes work in group and individual settings and with adults across many stages of life.

In sessions she leans on practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address unhelpful thought patterns and teach new coping skills. She also uses client-centered methods and motivational interviewing to support people making changes. Mindfulness and narrative techniques are woven into her work when they fit a person's goals.

Katie pays attention to the whole person, not just symptoms. She asks about physical health, support systems, work or school, and faith or spirituality when relevant. Her style is collaborative - she helps clients identify strengths and set realistic steps toward change.

People who prefer clear, actionable strategies alongside empathetic listening may find her approach helpful. If someone wants a coach-like focus on goals or help managing overwhelming emotions, she combines practical skill-building with supportive conversation.

How Katie’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and strengths and means the therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through feelings and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and offers concrete exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, panic, and unhelpful habits. CBT is helpful for learning new coping skills and testing small behavior changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills in clear, practical steps and can be useful when intense emotions or relationship conflict get in the way of daily life.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as progress and needs change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Katie uses her clinical approaches to teach skills, set goals, and track progress in a way that fits the practical demands of everyday life.