At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Texas / 105697; LCSW, Maine / LC21388; LICSW, Washington / LW 61635309
- NPI
- 1114487501
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational support
- Goal oriented
- Skill building
About Katie
Katie Thornton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship or parenting concerns. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that fit daily life. Katie uses listening and questions to help clients clarify what matters to them and where they want to go next.
Katie combines a few ways of working to match each person's needs. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She draws on client-centered methods to make space for what the client knows about their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when patterns of thinking and behavior get in the way of goals.
Her background includes three years of clinical experience supporting people navigating mood disorders, ADHD, addictions, and the emotional fallout of trauma and loss. She also focuses on issues such as adoption and foster care, body image, commitment and communication problems, and compassion fatigue. Katie pays attention to safety, coping skills, and practical problem solving in sessions.
Sessions aim to identify clear goals and small steps toward them. Katie emphasizes collaboration - clients set priorities and she helps plan how to reach them. Over time the work may include skill building, processing difficult memories, or addressing patterns that interfere with relationships and daily life.
Sessions are offered in English and take place in Texas. Prospective clients are invited to review logistics and scheduling details before booking to confirm the current session options.
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How Katie’s approaches translate to online therapy
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by exploring values and ambivalence in a gentle, guided way. It can be useful for decisions about substance use, behavior change, or getting unstuck from old patterns.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the client's experience without judgment and following the client's lead. This approach helps people feel heard and better able to identify what they want to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or alter unhelpful behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best with the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That plan can be adjusted over time as questions are clarified and progress is reviewed.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss scheduling preferences and any practical concerns during the initial matching process so sessions can be planned to suit everyday routines. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
Adoption and foster careBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas, Maine, Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does Katie commonly help with?
She helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress, grief, addictions, ADHD, relationship and parenting concerns, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Katie combines Motivational Interviewing, client-centered listening, and CBT tools to help clients set goals and take small steps forward.
What is her professional background?
Katie holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has three years of clinical experience working with individuals and groups on a range of mental health concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Texas and holds LCSW credentials; location for services is Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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