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Katherine Myers

Katherine Myers, LICSW, LCSW

Therapist in Tennessee · 9+ years of experience

Practical support for anxiety and life stress

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  • Goal oriented
  • Compassionate
  • Skill focused

About Katherine

Katherine Myers is a licensed clinical social worker who brings nine years of practice to people seeking help with stress, anxiety, and related concerns. She offers calm, straightforward support for those ready to address hard feelings or confusing patterns. Sessions focus on clear goals and steady progress rather than vague promises. Katherine often works with people coping with trauma, eating struggles, depression, substance use and low self-worth. She pays attention to how past experiences shape current behavior and feelings. Her approach blends short- and long-term ways of working so clients can both manage symptoms and understand their deeper patterns. In sessions she aims to be nonjudgmental and genuine, and she uses humor when it helps move things forward. Conversations are practical and compassionate, with a focus on small, achievable steps. Katherine helps people practice new skills and notice changes between sessions. Her background includes social work licensure as LICSW and LCSW and nine years in the field. She draws on a mix of psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavior approaches to tailor the work to each person. These approaches show up as attention to feelings, thinking patterns, and concrete coping skills. People who come for help can expect a blend of listening, reflection, and skill-building. Katherine aims to create a collaborative space where people feel seen and can try new ways of handling stress and relationships.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseEating disordersDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama, Virginia, Vermont

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Psychodynamic work pays attention to how past relationships shape current feelings and reactions. Online sessions can give time to reflect on patterns and notice how old scripts show up in everyday life. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to ease symptoms. This approach uses short, practical exercises and skill practice that can be assigned between virtual meetings. Dialectical behavior ideas emphasize emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. These concrete skills can be taught, practiced, and reviewed during remote sessions to help manage strong emotions.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend a mix of techniques. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan over time based on what helps most in day-to-day life.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. When online sessions are offered, common practical benefits include easier scheduling around work and family life, the ability to check in from wherever you are, and straightforward continuity when life gets busy. Some people find shorter phone check-ins or video sessions helpful for maintaining progress between in-person visits. Licensed professionals can tailor frequency and format to fit routines and responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

Katherine works with issues such as addictions, trauma and abuse, eating problems, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship and family matters, intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, career challenges, and bipolar-related concerns.

What is her general style in sessions?

She describes a nonjudgmental, genuine, compassionate, and goal-oriented style that may include humor when appropriate and focuses on practical steps between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience working as a clinician with people facing a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Tennessee.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options when scheduling to know which formats are offered.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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