Katie Newberry, LICSW

Katie Newberry is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, ADHD, and relationship and family concerns. She writes plainly and offers a calm, welcoming presence for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck. Katie aims to make the first step feel less daunting and to help clients move toward clearer goals.

She keeps sessions relaxed and practical. Katie listens first, then works with each person to build a plan that fits their life. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness when helpful.

Katie draws on five years of experience in mental health and earlier roles supporting people with moderate to severe disabilities. Her background includes a Bachelor of Social Work from Auburn University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama. She holds an Alabama LICSW.

In session she focuses on problem solving, skills practice, and talking through painful memories when needed. She helps clients try small changes, test what works, and build practical coping skills for daily life. Katie pays attention to family of origin issues, blended family concerns, communication problems, and life transitions.

She offers multiple formats for sessions so people can choose what fits them best. Katie emphasizes respect and trust as the foundation of the work and partners with clients to set clear, realistic goals.

Practical therapies that translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a respectful relationship so people feel heard and understood. It helps when someone needs space to process feelings and wants a supportive, nonjudgmental setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect; it uses straightforward exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns and is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress through practical tools and step-by-step practice.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust plans based on progress and preferences. That collaborative process helps find what works best rather than relying on one fixed method.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy lives. Video calls are useful when face-to-face interaction matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter, more frequent check-ins and written skills practice. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, practice skills between sessions, and get support in ways that match day-to-day routines.