Katherine "Kate" Lynch , LCSW

Katherine "Kate" Lynch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a clinical social work license, who has practiced therapy since 2014 and brings a decade of experience to her work with individuals and families. Drawing on roles as a wife and mother as well as professional training, she understands how life can feel out of balance and partners with clients to restore greater well-being through practical, evidence-informed strategies.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Ball State University in 2012 and a master’s degree in social work from IUPUI in 2014. Her professional background spans hospitals, mental health facilities, shelters, and schools, offering experience with a wide range of clients and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams across settings. Kate has particular interest and training in trauma and grief therapies and holds certifications in approaches including TF-CBT, DBT, exposure therapy, and Seeking Safety. She also integrates Motivational Interviewing, strength-based work, and grief counseling to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

Kate focuses on family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression, and she also addresses related issues such as attachment and blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, addiction, and communication problems. She emphasizes building trusting therapeutic relationships and creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored. Taking the first step toward a more satisfying life often takes courage, and Kate aims to support clients through that process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Katherine "Kate" Lynch uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person’s values and goals, helping clients explore their experiences at a comfortable pace while the therapist offers empathy and support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for depression, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Katherine works collaboratively with clients to determine what combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors treatment plans rather than relying on a single technique, and clients are involved in shaping their care.

Online therapy with Katherine is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which increases flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats make it easier to maintain regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations when appropriate.