- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Practical coping skills
About Katherine
Katherine MacLeod is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on practical ways to reduce stress and improve wellbeing at work and in daily life. She works with adults facing anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, and other pressures that get in the way of feeling steady. Katherine writes simply and listens closely to figure out what matters most to each person.
She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Tulsa and a Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Those academic roots shape a straightforward, evidence-informed style. Katherine blends approaches to match a person’s goals rather than using one method for everyone.
In sessions she uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for managing intense emotions and on solution-focused work to set small, clear goals. Conversations aim to leave people with practical steps they can try between sessions.
Katherine has eight years of clinical experience in Missouri and brings a calm, organized approach to sessions. She supports people navigating life changes, career stress, intimacy or parenting concerns, and identity questions related to LGBT issues and gender. Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to what fits each person’s life.
People who choose her often want clear coping strategies and steady support while they make changes. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site’s booking steps and match with her for a preliminary conversation.
How Katherine’s Approaches Translate to Online Sessions
Katherine commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often focuses on practical exercises and brief experiments people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety or improve mood.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-based skills can be useful when feelings get intense or when communication needs clearer boundaries.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Katherine will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend techniques that fit their situation. That decision is collaborative and can shift as needs change over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue momentum between appointments by practicing skills in everyday settings and discussing outcomes the following session.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career stress, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She mixes cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, and solution-focused techniques to create clear, usable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in clinical settings and community practice in Missouri.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.