- Focus on strengths
- Trauma-informed care
- Blends proven methods
About Katie
Katie Light is a licensed clinical social worker who brings seven years of direct practice to her work. She holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and is based in Kansas. She focuses on adults and young adults and often helps with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns including codependency.
She draws on experience from psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, outpatient addiction rehab, domestic violence advocacy, and group home work. That background shaped a practical, person-centered style. Katie looks for strengths to build on rather than only pointing out problems.
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. Katie often blends techniques rather than sticking to one method. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical behavioral skills, and EMDR when appropriate.
Many people come for help with trauma, panic, mood swings, addiction, or feelings of isolation. Katie also supports people dealing with grief, parenting stress, career questions, and life transitions. She pays attention to patterns like control issues, abandonment fears, and communication problems.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She helps clients try new skills in small steps and checks what actually works for each person. If you prefer someone who mixes strategy with empathy, she aims to provide that balance.
Therapeutic approaches and remote care options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thinking and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It often helps with panic, mood disorders, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication in stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Katie will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. She often combines techniques and adjusts them based on what helps in real life. That collaborative process aims to find a fit rather than forcing a single method.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking so you know which formats are available. Many people find online care helpful for fitting therapy into a busy day, keeping appointments during transitions, or making shorter check-ins easier to schedule. Talk through timing and structure during the initial connection so sessions align with your routine and goals.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Katie helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood disorders, addictions, and relationship concerns including codependency.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She mixes approaches and focuses on small, usable skills that fit into daily life.
What experience does she bring?
She has seven years of experience working as a social worker, therapist, case manager, and client advocate across hospitals, community mental health, addiction rehab, and shelter settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is licensed as LCSW and LSCSW and practices in Kansas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered for scheduling and care.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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