- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Self-esteem work
About Katie
Katie Kanatzar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with self-esteem. Katie lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas and helps people manage life changes and painful feelings.
Katie uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of coping. Sessions focus on small, concrete steps that fit into everyday life. She talks through what’s behind a problem and then practices skills that can reduce intense reactions over time.
Her work often addresses relationship patterns such as attachment concerns, communication problems, and control issues. Katie also supports people carrying guilt, shame, or isolation and those coping with caregiving stress. She pays attention to how past trauma and mood problems affect daily choices and relationships.
Katie explains interventions in plain language and helps people pick approaches that match their needs and goals. She will work with clients to set short-term and longer-term goals and check progress along the way. Notes and plans focus on what to try between sessions so skills build steadily.
Clients can expect a direct, collaborative approach that stays practical. Katie aims to help people reduce the grip of worry and increase their ability to manage difficult moments, one step at a time.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Evidence-informed techniques focus on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach she uses emphasizes identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviors, then testing small changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This method helps with worry, avoidance, and repetitive negative thinking. Another approach involves processing reactions to past stressful or traumatic events while building coping skills to manage strong emotions and intrusive memories. That approach can help people who struggle after traumatic experiences or who feel stuck by old patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and choose or combine methods based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made collaboratively so clients know what to expect and can give feedback along the way.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to meet between other commitments. In general, licensed professionals can adapt exercises for video or phone visits so skills practice and discussion still happen effectively.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
How would she describe her approach?
Her approach uses evidence-informed techniques and practical strategies. Sessions focus on insight, coping skills, and habits to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a mental health professional. That experience has included work with mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky. Her practice location is listed as Kentucky.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I get started with a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule your first session.