Katie Wood , LCSW

Katie Wood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings more than six years of experience in the mental health field to her clinical work. She began her career while completing an undergraduate degree at Western Kentucky University and continued to expand her hands-on experience while training as a Behavioral Health Specialist. After earning her Master of Social Work in May 2019, she launched her clinical practice and has since worked in individual, group, and family therapy settings.

Katie has supported adults across a wide age range and has experience with people at different life stages, including adolescents and young adults. She has worked with a broad spectrum of concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, and challenges that interfere with daily functioning. Over time, many clients who engaged consistently in services noted improvements in their ability to manage day to day responsibilities and relationships.

Her approach is warm and approachable, grounded in a belief that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change. Katie partners with clients to build on existing strengths while addressing the many areas that affect well-being - including physical health, support systems, work or school environments, and spirituality. She draws from a range of evidence informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client centered and mindfulness informed strategies, tailoring interventions to each person’s goals and readiness for growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Katie Wood

Katie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal oriented, and it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and disruptive habits that interfere with daily life.

She also applies Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT informed strategies can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive reactions.

In addition, Katie integrates client centered and mindfulness informed techniques that prioritize the client’s perspective and foster greater self awareness. These approaches support exploration of values, strengths, and meaningful change at a comfortable pace.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. Katie works together with clients to select and adapt approaches based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, and she encourages input throughout treatment to refine what works best.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from different locations while working toward practical and lasting improvements.