Katie Stevens , LSCSW, LCSW

Katie Stevens is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 13 years of experience to her practice. She holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials, clinical social work licenses that reflect advanced training and the ability to provide therapeutic care. Katie emphasizes practical, solution-focused work while remaining willing to explore the broader context of a person’s life to identify underlying patterns and root causes.

Katie primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, applying evidence-informed techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and develop healthier coping strategies. As a social worker, she blends this structured approach with an openness to the whole person and their environment, tailoring interventions to individual needs and goals.

Originally from Nebraska, Katie has lived in the Kansas City metro area for 14 years and values time outdoors and moments with family. She has worked with people from many walks of life and maintains a steady, compassionate stance toward all topics that arise in therapy. Katie believes compassion holds no bounds and that there is no truth too large to address.

She is motivated by helping others discover their own version of happy and strives to provide a reliable, nonjudgmental space grounded in understanding. Katie looks forward to getting to know prospective clients and supporting them as they work toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Katie Stevens draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients recognize patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and other concerns. CBT focuses on practical skill-building and problem solving to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committed action. ACT can be especially helpful for people working through avoidance, chronic worry, or life transitions. Additionally, Katie uses client-centered principles that prioritize empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that therapy is shaped around each person’s goals and pace.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Katie will work collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls or phone, and shorter check-ins are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family, and other commitments while accessing licensed professionals who can guide the therapeutic work.