- Client-centered approach
- Skill focused work
- 15 years experience
About Katherine
Katherine "Kate" Tower is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, compassionate therapy. She uses a calm, person-focused style to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. Kate brings 15 years of experience to sessions and keeps language simple and direct so people can focus on making small, clear changes.
In sessions she listens first and then helps clients decide on steps that feel doable. She draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and client-centered work to build skills for daily life. Those tools are applied to issues such as ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, and burnout from caregiving or work-related compassion fatigue.
Kate also supports people dealing with relationship strain, communication problems, commitment issues, and the stresses of parenting or blended family life. She helps people facing adoption and foster care concerns, attachment questions, chronic illness or disability, and the emotional impact of natural or human-caused disasters.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Conversations focus on what matters most to the person sitting across from her, and on practical strategies to manage emotions and improve routines. Clients work toward clearer values, steadier habits, and better ways to handle setbacks.
Kate sees clients in Tennessee and combines clinical skills with a straightforward, empathetic approach. She aims to help people build resilience and make meaningful changes that fit their real lives.
Approaches that guide online conversations and change
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by focusing on what matters most and building action plans around those values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills in short, teachable steps that people can use in tense moments. It is often useful for intense emotions, relationship problems, and coping under stress. Mindfulness Therapy encourages simple present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can support sleep, anxiety, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kate will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may combine acceptance-based practices, skill coaching, and client-centered listening so plans fit everyday life rather than feeling like extra tasks.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are set by the therapist and her practice. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work on skills and routines in real time, so strategies can be adapted to what actually happens during the week.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kate work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep issues, parenting challenges, relationship and communication problems, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, using practical skills from acceptance-based, mindfulness, and DBT-informed approaches to build steady habits and emotional regulation.
How much experience does she have?
Katherine "Kate" Tower has 15 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of emotional and life stressors.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Tennessee. Please confirm location details when scheduling to match your needs.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people located where she is licensed.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.