- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Katie
Katie Newberry is an Alabama Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, and life changes. Katie also supports clients dealing with family and self-esteem issues and related mood concerns.
She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness approaches. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that cause distress, naming difficult emotions, and developing practical skills for coping. Katie uses clear, direct conversation and collaborative planning to set goals and track progress.
Katie’s background includes a Bachelor of Social Work from Auburn University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama. Her experience also includes several years working with people who have moderate to severe disabilities across different settings. That breadth of experience informs how she adapts strategies to each person’s needs.
In sessions she aims to establish trust and respect before moving into skills and problem-solving. That often means starting with what feels most urgent and building small steps from there. She combines solution-focused thinking with emotion-centered work so problems are addressed and feelings are understood.
People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation, skill practice, and shared decision making about next steps. Katie encourages clients to be active partners in planning treatment and checking how approaches are helping over time.
Using EFT, client-centered and CBT methods online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with emotions that underlie relationship and personal patterns. It helps people name hard-to-reach feelings and notice how those feelings shape interactions and choices.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental way of talking. It centers the person’s experience and priorities, letting the therapist follow the client’s lead while offering reflection and support.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and skills practice to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change patterns that cause distress.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. That way the approach can shift if different skills or a different focus would work better.
The source biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let clients use tools like mindfulness exercises during the week. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods for remote sessions and discuss which format will work best for each person.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, ADHD, relationship and family-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a relaxed, direct style that emphasizes trust and respect while working through emotions and practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Katie has five years of clinical experience and prior roles supporting people with moderate to severe disabilities.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Alabama Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Alabama.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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