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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Katie
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with five years of practice experience, Katie Wooldridge focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, and coping with life changes. She also addresses concerns related to LGBT issues, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and career questions. Katie uses Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to what matters most to each person.
Katie lets the client lead discussions about thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She listens for strengths and goals and helps people turn those into practical steps. Conversations often move from understanding a problem to trying small changes that fit daily life. That way progress is measurable and connected to what the person values.
Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify reasons for change and to support commitment. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set short-term goals and identify concrete next steps. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the approach grounded in the client’s perspective and priorities.
Katie works with concerns such as body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, and phobia. She emphasizes small, manageable changes rather than large, theoretical shifts. The focus is on what the person can do now to feel more in control and less overwhelmed.
Sessions are set up through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Katie conducts sessions in English and does not work with international clients.
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How Katie’s approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers conversations on the client’s experience. The therapist listens, reflects, and follows the concerns the client brings so goals come from the person, not the clinician. This approach is useful for exploring feelings, identity, and personal priorities.Motivational Interviewing focuses on clarifying reasons for change and building motivation. Sessions use open questions and reflective listening to help people decide what changes matter most to them and how to start making them. This is helpful for decisions about relationships, career moves, or changing habits.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for immediate, practical steps. The therapist helps identify small, concrete actions and measures progress over a few sessions. It is suitable when someone wants quick, directed work on a specific problem.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how each method might fit. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Consider whether you prefer longer sessions for deeper work or brief sessions for specific problems when you choose your appointment.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, coping with life changes, LGBT issues, family matters, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and career questions.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the client's perspective, Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Katie has five years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time; costs vary by location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.