- Stress and anxiety
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
About Katie
Katie Newberry is an AL Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with five years of clinical experience. She works with young adults and others on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and navigating life changes. Katie draws on practical strategies and plain language to make sessions clear and manageable.
She trained with a Bachelor of Social Work from Auburn University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama, and has additional experience supporting people with moderate to severe disabilities. Katie’s background includes roles across age groups in community and clinical settings, which informs how she adapts approaches to each person’s situation.
Katie’s style is relaxed and direct. She prioritizes building trust and respect and favors straightforward problem-solving alongside deeper emotional work. Sessions often involve skill practice, short-term planning, and reflecting on thoughts and patterns that get in the way of daily life.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person’s own priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and develop new coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are central concerns.
For people dealing with trauma, Katie integrates trauma-informed methods and mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity and improve grounding. She also works with communication problems, blended family issues, body image, isolation, life purpose, and related mood or behavioral challenges. To start, she asks practical questions and helps set clear, achievable goals.
Approaches used during online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s priorities and creates space for them to set goals. It emphasizes listening, reflection, and helping people name what matters so sessions stay focused on real concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses short exercises and practical tools to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and tolerating distress, with simple techniques people can practice between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Katie will discuss which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. This is a collaborative process that aims to match techniques to what the client wants to accomplish.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that working remotely helps them keep consistent appointments while balancing school, work, and other commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and life changes. Additional focuses include family origin issues, body image, isolation, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her approach is relaxed and practical, combining client-centered talk with solution-focused planning. She often uses skill practice and concrete tools from CBT and DBT.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of clinical experience and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Social Work from Auburn University.
Is she a licensed clinician in the United States?
Yes. She is an AL LICSW, which means Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Alabama.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the US or internationally?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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