Licensed clinical social worker recordIndiana
Katherine "Kate" Lynch, LCSW
Indiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Indiana
- LCSW, licence 34011290A
- NPI
- 1154141869
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
These details come from information Katherine supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Trauma focused
- Grief support
- CBT and DBT tools
About Katherine
Katherine "Kate" Lynch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Kate writes plainly and helps people tackle practical problems that affect daily life.
Kate trained in social work at Ball State University and completed a master of social work at IUPUI in 2014. Her work since then has taken place in hospitals, mental health facilities, shelters, and schools. Those roles gave her experience with a wide range of situations and with many types of professionals.
Her practice emphasizes trauma and grief-related care. She uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior tools. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies are also part of her approach.
In sessions Kate aims to build a working relationship that centers the client's goals. Conversations are direct and practical. She helps people name priorities, try small changes, and notice what does or does not help.
Clients often come with blended family issues, attachment concerns, adoption or foster care questions, divorce or separation, substance use problems, cancer-related stress, caregiver strain, and body image or commitment worries. Kate also addresses abandonment, communication and control problems, and recovery from natural or human-caused disasters.
She conducts work in English and does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How Kate uses specific approaches in online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's goals and experiences, giving the person space to lead conversations while the therapist listens and reflects. This approach helps when someone needs a place to sort through feelings and practical choices.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It includes concrete tools for changing unhelpful thinking patterns and small behavior experiments, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers skills for regulating intense emotions and improving communication. DBT techniques can help when strong emotions get in the way of daily life or relationships.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. Decisions about which techniques to use come from the client's needs and preferences.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or caregiving duties and can reduce travel time. Some formats are better for short check-ins while others allow longer skills practice, so talk with the therapist about what will work best for your schedule and goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Additional topics include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, substance use, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered work combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are also used to set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been practicing therapy since 2014, giving her about ten years of experience in a range of care settings.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers