Katie Wood , LCSW

Katie Wood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of experience in the mental health field, based in Kentucky. She first entered the field while completing her undergraduate studies at Western Kentucky University and went on to earn a Master of Social Work (MSW) while working as a Behavioral Health Specialist at a community mental health agency. After completing her MSW in May 2019, she began her clinical practice and has since worked with individuals, families, and groups.

Katie has provided therapy to adults aged 18 to 65 across many stages of life and has supported people coping with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and grief among other concerns. Her background includes helping clients improve daily functioning through practical interventions, time, and collaborative effort. She combines a range of therapeutic methods and offers services to people aged 13 and up.

Known for a compassionate and approachable manner, Katie emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the cornerstone of effective work. She partners with clients to build on their strengths and to address challenges by looking at the whole picture - physical health, support networks, work or school, and faith or spirituality. Katie believes that motivated individuals who are willing to engage vulnerably and do the work can make meaningful progress toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Katie draws from client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the person’s goals and perspectives guide the work; this approach helps people feel heard and encourages growth through collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to build practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are employed to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for clients who struggle with intense emotions or relationship difficulties.

Katie partners with each person to determine which approaches fit best, treating the choice of method as a collaborative process that takes into account the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time to match progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy options include video sessions, phone calls, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and allow clients to continue consistent care when in-person visits are not feasible.