Katie Light , LCSW, LSCSW

Katie Light is a licensed clinician with experience supporting adults and young adults through a wide range of mental health and addiction concerns. She holds the credentials LCSW and LSCSW - respectively Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker - and brings seven years of professional experience across clinical, advocacy, and community settings.

Her background includes roles in a psychiatric hospital, a community mental health center, an outpatient addiction rehabilitation facility, a domestic violence shelter as an advocate, and group homes serving people with disabilities. Those varied experiences have helped her develop a broad skill set and the ability to tailor care to each individual’s strengths and needs. She commonly works with issues such as trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family challenges, grief, and difficulties with sleep and self-esteem.

Katie integrates several therapeutic methods to meet clients where they are. She frequently uses solution-focused brief therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). She is comfortable blending approaches so treatment can be practical, targeted, and responsive to what helps each person make progress. Her practice emphasizes healing from trauma and supporting recovery and resilience in everyday life.

Approaches for Online Healing and Practical Care

Katie Light draws on evidence-informed methods to help people move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns so daily functioning and mood can improve; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and can be especially helpful for mood instability, intense emotions, and relationship challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) focuses on processing traumatic memories and reducing the intensity of trauma-related reactions, supporting recovery from past hurts and abuse.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all decision. Katie works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, then recommends and adapts methods so therapy fits the individual’s needs. She is willing to blend techniques to find what works best.

Online therapy with Katie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows for flexible scheduling and access from home or other settings. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments, while still working with licensed professionals who tailor treatment to real-life needs.