- Client-centered
- Goal oriented
- Values focused
About Katie
Katie Wooldridge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois. She has five years of professional experience and offers a calm, steady presence for people facing change. Katie emphasizes practical steps and honest conversation to help clients move toward clearer goals.
She uses a straightforward, person-centered way of working that starts with listening. Sessions focus on what matters to the client and on building small, doable strategies that fit daily life. Katie encourages people to notice their strengths and use those to guide decisions.
Katie commonly supports people dealing with stress and anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions. She also helps with concerns around self-esteem, career decisions, body image, communication problems, and coping after divorce or separation. LGBT concerns and recovery from trauma and abuse are included among her focus areas.
In session she blends Client-Centered Therapy with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques. That means she follows the client’s lead, helps clarify motivation, and works toward practical steps clients can try between sessions. Conversations aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented.
If someone wants to start, Katie asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session. The approach is steady and supportive, focused on helping people make changes that reflect their values and daily realities.
How Katie’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities, helping people feel heard and understood while they decide what change looks like. It is useful for relationship concerns, grief, anxiety, and figuring out next steps in life.Motivational Interviewing helps clarify a person’s own reasons for change and builds momentum through small, manageable steps. This approach often suits people working on habits, career moves, or making decisions after major life changes.
Katie treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. The plan can change as needs shift, and she looks for approaches that fit the client’s values and pace.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy weeks. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that better matches the moment. Many people find that the convenience of remote sessions supports consistent work toward their goals, while still keeping the focus on practical steps and personal values.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Katie help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and coping with life changes, plus self-esteem and career questions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative, using motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set practical steps toward goals.
How much experience does she have?
Katie has five years of professional social work experience as an LCSW in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and practices under the Illinois LCSW credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Katie?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.