- Trauma informed care
- Practical skills
- Family concerns
About Katherine
Katherine "Kate" Lynch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a decade of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage trauma, grief, depression, and self-esteem concerns while addressing family-related challenges. Kate writes plainly and meets people where they are, offering steady support as they work through hard moments.
She completed a Bachelor of Social Work at Ball State University in 2012 and a Master of Social Work at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis in 2014. Since then she has worked in hospitals, mental health facilities, shelters, and schools. Those roles exposed her to many ways people cope and to a range of problems that show up in daily life.
In sessions she combines client-centered care with practical techniques. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thought and behavior, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused strategies help when clients want clear, step-by-step changes.
Kate has a particular interest in trauma and grief work and brings that focus into other areas like attachment concerns, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and substance-related problems. She also supports people dealing with body image, cancer-related stress, caregiver strain, and major life transitions like divorce or separation.
She practices in Indiana and provides care in English. People who are considering therapy can expect straightforward, compassionate guidance aimed at practical daily changes and gradual emotional relief.
How Kate’s Approaches Fit Online Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's goals and perspective. The therapist listens closely and mirrors what matters most to the person seeking help. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is about spotting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes to improve mood and routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and tolerating crisis moments.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use skills learned in sessions more quickly in their day-to-day life. Licensed professionals tailor pace and methods so sessions match real-world schedules and goals rather than promising a specific format.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Kate address in therapy?
She helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and self-esteem. She also supports work on family problems, attachment issues, and related concerns like adoption and foster care.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. Sessions combine listening with techniques from CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused work to help people make changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been practicing therapy since 2014, bringing about 10 years of experience across hospitals, shelters, schools, and mental health settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Indiana and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.