- Relationship issues
- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
About Kathy
Kathy Ridgway is an Oklahoma-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of professional experience. She works with people who bring relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues around caregiving and end-of-life concerns. Kathy also supports those dealing with parenting strain, intimacy worries, addiction, stress, low self-esteem, and life changes.
She listens for the practical parts of a problem and helps people find small, doable steps forward. Sessions focus on what a client wants to change and the strengths they already have. Kathy treats concerns like abandonment and attachment issues, communication problems, control or impulsivity struggles, jealousy and infidelity, and questions about life purpose.
Her work includes helping with caregiver stress, body image worries, guilt and shame, and forgiving or moving past hurt. She also helps people coping with hospice and end-of-life matters and the practical and emotional demands those situations bring. Kathy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and action plans that fit each person’s goals.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about problems, options, and next steps. Kathy emphasizes practical support rather than jargon. She aims to make sessions useful in everyday life and to help people practice new ways of handling difficult moments.
To get started clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Her approach centers on collaboration and on building on what already works in a person’s life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based talk and skill-focused work often fit well into online sessions. One approach she uses is practical problem-solving that breaks issues into clear, manageable steps to reduce overwhelm and build new habits. This helps with anxiety, stress, and daily caregiving challenges. Another common approach focuses on processing difficult experiences and emotions in a structured way so people can reduce their reactivity to triggers and improve relationships.Figuring out which approach fits often happens together across the first few sessions. Kathy will collaborate with clients to identify goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. The process is iterative and driven by the client's needs and preferences.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find phone or video sessions let them keep therapy consistent during busy or caregiving periods. Ask about format choices when you schedule to match sessions to your daily routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Kathy works with relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, caregiving and end-of-life concerns, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize clear goals and building on a client's existing strengths.
How much experience does she have?
Kathy has 20 years of professional experience as an LCSW working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Oklahoma and works with issues described from that professional vantage point.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.