Katie Stevens

LSCSW, LCSW

Kansas

Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday challenges

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At a glance

Credentials

LSCSW, LCSW

License

LSCSW, Kansas / LSCSW 4037; LCSW, Missouri / 2011008042

NPI

1306135934

Experience

13 years

Languages

English

Location

Kansas

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Goal focused
   • Warm listening
   • Skill building

   About Katie

   Katie Stevens is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and problems with self-esteem. She offers steady listening and practical support while people sort out life changes, addictions, relationship struggles, parenting stress, grief, and mood concerns. Katie brings 13 years of experience to each conversation.

   Katie uses straightforward, problem-solving methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered listening to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that fit into everyday life.

   Her style is calm and direct. She aims to make hard topics easier to talk about and to help people identify what matters most to them. Katie emphasizes compassion and a nonjudgmental attitude in the room.

   Originally from Nebraska, she has lived in the Kansas City area for many years and enjoys spending time outdoors and with family. That personal side informs a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy.

   People who work with Katie can expect a mix of goal-focused planning and reflective conversation. The work often includes skill practice between sessions and collaborative goal setting. Katie wants to help each person find their own path to feeling better and moving forward.

2. How Katie uses evidence-based approaches online

   Motivational Interviewing helps people notice their own reasons for change and build motivation in a respectful, nonpressured way. It can be helpful for addictions, ambivalence about change, and deciding next steps.
   
   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking action that matches those values, even when hard thoughts or feelings are present. ACT often supports people with anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience through active listening and empathy, creating space for people to set the pace and topics of sessions. This approach pairs well with goal-focused techniques Katie uses.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Katie will collaborate with each person to figure out what methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts tools from different approaches so the plan matches the client's needs rather than applying one fixed method.
   
   The practical benefit of online work is that it can fit therapy into a busy life. Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online conversations can make it easier to schedule a mid-day check-in, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter session when needed, while still allowing goal setting and skill practice between meetings.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   Communication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   13+ years

   Listed in

   Kansas, Missouri

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Katie commonly address?

   She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting strain, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, and related concerns.

   What is Katie's therapy style like?

   Katie mixes practical problem-solving with empathic listening. Sessions focus on setting goals, trying concrete steps, and talking through what gets in the way.

   How much clinical experience does she have?

   She has 13 years of experience working as a social worker and therapist in clinical settings.

   What credentials and location apply?

   Katie holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and practices from Kansas.

   Which languages are used in sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English, and she is able to work with international clients as noted.

   What session formats are offered?

   Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

   How are fees and payment handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with Katie?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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