Katie Light , LCSW, LSCSW

Katie Light is a licensed social worker practicing in Kansas with seven years of experience supporting adults and young adults through a wide range of mental health and behavioral challenges. She holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LSCSW stands for Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker - reflecting her training and clinical focus across settings.

Katie has worked in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, outpatient addiction treatment programs, domestic violence advocacy, and group homes for people with disabilities. Those varied roles have shaped a broad skill set in treating trauma, mood disorders, addiction, anxiety, relationship concerns, and more. She pays attention to each person’s strengths and tailors care to individual needs rather than relying on a single method.

Her practice commonly draws on evidence-informed approaches including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and EMDR, and she often blends techniques to best support recovery and growth. Katie’s passion is helping people process and heal from trauma that can show up as depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, mood instability, or withdrawal. She approaches each client with practical strategies, empathy, and a commitment to collaborative change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Katie Light

Katie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and build a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT focuses on taking committed action in line with personal priorities rather than getting stuck trying to eliminate unpleasant experiences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another frequent tool in her work - it helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is offered for those working through traumatic memories - it supports processing distressing experiences so they have less emotional intensity and interference in daily life.

Katie approaches treatment collaboratively, helping clients explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She often combines elements from different approaches and adapts the plan over time so the work remains practical and relevant to each person’s life.

Online therapy with Katie can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home, work, or on the go while maintaining continuity in the therapeutic relationship.