- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Katie
Katie Wooldridge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with five years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, coping with life changes, and social anxiety and phobia. She also addresses concerns related to body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, self esteem, career, and LGBT matters. Katie conducts sessions in English and uses a mix of practical conversation and goal-focused work.
Katie uses a client-centered way of working that keeps the person's own goals front and center. She combines motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and solution-focused techniques to identify small steps that build momentum. In a session she listens, reflects what she hears, and helps the person pick concrete actions to try between meetings.
Her approach emphasizes strengths and small, achievable changes. That can mean breaking a worry into parts, practicing short behavioral steps, or improving everyday communication. Katie explains options clearly and checks in about what is working and what should change next.
Sessions are aimed at practical progress rather than quick fixes. She supports people as they sort feelings, set priorities, and test new ways of responding in real life. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
To begin, follow the site prompts to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Katie does not accept international clients and practices in Illinois.
How Katie uses client-centered and solution-focused work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps someone explore their feelings, decide what matters most, and set goals that feel personally important. Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It is useful when someone is unsure about making a change or needs to strengthen their reasons for trying something different. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that can move a person toward their goals, which works well for stress, anxiety, and everyday relationship problems.Katie treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with the person about their goals, try different techniques, and adjust the work based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods to use and how to pace the work.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins when time is tight, or offering an option that does not require being on camera. Licensed professionals commonly use these practical benefits to help therapy fit day-to-day routines while keeping the focus on progress and measurable steps.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, coping with life changes, and social anxiety and phobia among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered with a focus on listening, clarifying goals, and finding practical steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
Katie has five years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions are delivered via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.