- Client-centered care
- ADHD insight
- Practical tools
About Katie
Katie Smith is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Alabama. She aims to meet people where they are and offers a nonjudgmental space to talk things through. Her focus includes stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, along with related concerns such as codependency and attachment issues.
She uses client-centered methods that respect each person's values and choices. Katie leans on evidence-based techniques and research to shape practical plans that fit daily life. Sessions often center on simple tools people can try between meetings to manage anxiety and mood shifts.
Katie has five years of clinical experience and has worked with ADHD across the lifespan. She also brings personal insight as the parent of a teenager with ADHD, which informs how she discusses diagnosis, treatment planning, and family routines. That perspective helps her suggest realistic strategies that feel doable at home.
Her work aims to help people understand themselves better and build resilience. She emphasizes clear communication skills, problem-solving, and steady steps toward goals. Many people seek her help for issues such as obsessive or compulsive behaviors, isolation, jealousy, hoarding, and difficulties tied to blended families or adoption and foster care.
Katie wants clients to leave sessions feeling heard and equipped to try small changes. She encourages questions and collaborative planning so each person can move forward at their own pace.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Many clinicians use evidence-based methods that teach concrete skills. One common approach focuses on anxiety and mood management through practical techniques such as paced breathing, activity planning, and short behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping. These tools help reduce overwhelming feelings and make daily routines easier to handle.Another approach emphasizes structure and strategies for ADHD, including organizational systems, time management tricks, and parent-focused planning when relevant. These methods break tasks into manageable steps and create predictable routines that can reduce frustration and increase follow-through.
Finding the best approach is part of working together. The therapist will listen to goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust strategies based on progress and preference. This is a collaborative process where the client helps shape what happens in sessions.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about available options so sessions can be scheduled to fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Katie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, and also helps with issues like codependency, attachment concerns, mood disorders, and obsessive or compulsive behaviors.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on the client's goals and values while using evidence-based methods to build practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with people managing ADHD across different ages.
What credentials and location information are available?
She is an LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - based in Alabama.
In which language are sessions provided?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.