How Katie works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LSCSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Kansas, Missouri
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Katie
Katie Stevens is a licensed social worker who focuses on helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and depression. She listens without judgment and works with clients to clear roadblocks that get in the way of daily life. Katie aims to help people reach realistic goals and feel more in control of their reactions.
Her sessions are practical and solution-minded. She uses plain language to break down patterns that keep problems going.
Background and approach
Katie often draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify thought and behavior cycles that fuel anger or low mood. Katie blends mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. She also uses motivational interviewing to support change around substance use and other habits.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. She brings 13 years of experience as a licensed social worker. Her credentials include LSCSW (Kansas Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) and LCSW (Missouri Licensed Clinical Social Worker).
Katie has worked with people facing trauma, grief, relationship strains, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Katie lives in Kansas and enjoys outdoor time with family when she’s not working. People who choose to work with her can expect a straightforward, compassionate approach that focuses on usable skills and real-life outcomes.
What Katie works with
Everything Katie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Katie's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Katie lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting swept away by them and focus on actions that match their values. This can help with anger, anxiety, and life transitions by shifting attention toward meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and reduce reactive behavior such as anger outbursts. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person sets the pace and goals of work.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on progress and feedback.
Online sessions offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people share thoughts between sessions and get ongoing support without scheduling a full call. These options make it easier to use learned skills in everyday moments and maintain steady progress.
Questions people ask about Katie
What concerns does Katie commonly address?
She helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, and issues like ADHD and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is straightforward and solution-focused. Sessions emphasize practical steps, skill practice, and exploring what gets in the way of change.
How much experience does she have?
Katie has 13 years of experience working as a social worker with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma, and substance issues.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds KS LSCSW (Kansas Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) and MO LCSW (Missouri Licensed Clinical Social Worker) credentials and is based in Kansas.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.