- Thoughts and everyday habits
- Trauma and grief focus
- Client-centered care
About Katherine
Kate earned a bachelor of social work from Ball State University and a master of social work from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. She has worked in hospitals, mental health facilities, shelters, and schools. Those roles gave her experience with many types of concerns and with other professionals on care teams.
Her main interests include family matters, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also offers support for related issues like attachment, adoption and foster care, blended family challenges, and caregiver stress. In sessions she addresses everyday worries such as communication problems, control issues, and coping after loss.
Clinically, Kate draws on client-centered work and cognitive-behavioral techniques, and she uses skills from dialectical behavior approaches and motivational interviewing. She aims to help people notice thinking patterns and change small habits that get in the way of feeling better.
People who meet with Kate can expect a down-to-earth style. She focuses on building a respectful relationship and finding realistic steps to try between visits. Getting started is described as a collaborative process that begins with a short match and scheduling step.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
How Kate’s approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's priorities. The therapist follows the person's lead and helps them set goals that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and habits affect feelings and actions, and teaches practical steps to shift unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, often through straightforward coaching of specific techniques.Finding the right approach is usually a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, try approaches that fit, and adjust as needed. This collaborative process helps match methods to what actually works for each person.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue care across life changes. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, skill practice, and goal-setting to an online setting so people can work on thoughts and everyday habits between visits.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related areas such as attachment concerns, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She looks at thoughts and daily habits, and uses techniques from cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior methods to build useful skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has been practicing therapy since 2014, bringing ten years of experience across hospitals, shelters, schools, and mental health settings.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.