- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Katherine
Katherine MacLeod is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with eight years of experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem concerns, anger, and life transitions. She also supports people facing parenting and intimacy-related issues and those navigating questions about gender and sexual identity.
Katherine draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy in sessions. She uses straightforward tools and concrete steps to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and track what helps. Sessions focus on problem-solving, building practical skills, and reducing the things that keep stress and anger looping.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Tulsa and a Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Those studies shape a focus on real-life pressures and relationship dynamics rather than abstract theory. She describes her work as direct and goal-oriented, with room for talking through feelings and making a plan.
People meet to name the most pressing concern, test one or two strategies, and see how those feel over time. Techniques may include examining thoughts that escalate anger, learning skills to manage intense emotion, and setting small, realistic goals for change. The emphasis is on clear steps people can use between sessions.
Katherine works with a range of concerns beyond core mood and anxiety issues. These include attachment and blended family issues, body image, forgiveness, infidelity, and questions about life purpose. Sessions are conducted in English and follow her LCSW scope of practice in Missouri.
How Katherine uses CBT, DBT, and solution-focused work online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice thinking patterns that escalate anger or anxiety and then test alternative ways of responding. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches concrete skills for tolerating distress, regulating strong emotions, and improving communication when feelings run high. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, practical steps and clear goals. It helps people identify what a manageable change would look like and build on what already works.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Katherine will discuss these methods with each person and help choose what fits the issue and the person's preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is tracked and goals shift.
The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping momentum between meetings. If you want to book, confirm the current session formats before scheduling since the biography does not list specific formats. Katherine aims to make sessions useful for day-to-day life by focusing on short exercises, skill practice, and planning steps that can be used between meetings.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Katherine works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, self-esteem, parenting concerns, and related life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented. She uses concrete skills, problem-solving, and short-term strategies alongside talking through feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a licensed social worker with adults on mood, anxiety, and relationship issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Missouri and practices within that state's scope of social work.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.