Licensed clinical social worker recordTennessee
Katherine "Kate" Tower, LCSW
Tennessee
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Indiana
- LCSW, licence 34007474A
- Licensed in Kentucky
- LCSW, licence 253669
- Licensed in Tennessee
- LCSW, licence 8696
- NPI
- 1083941967
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Tennessee
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
- Anxiety and depression
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Gottman informed work
About Katherine
Katherine "Kate" Tower is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and Tennessee with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem issues, and the practical fallout of life changes. Her work also covers ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, and caregiving strain.
Kate uses straightforward conversation and skills practice rather than jargon. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness approaches to support everyday coping. Sessions focus on clear goals and simple tools people can use between meetings.
Her background includes long-term work with people who face complex losses, trauma, and relationship stresses. She also supports concerns related to adoption and foster care, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, and aging-related caregiving stress. Kate is familiar with the overlap of chronic illness, pain, and mental health concerns and addresses those together.
In sessions she helps people notice patterns, try small behavioral changes, and practice emotion regulation skills. She pays attention to work, family, and financial pressures that shape day-to-day choices. Kate explains therapeutic options and collaborates on a plan that fits the person’s schedule and priorities.
Clients meet with a clinician who focuses on practical strategies for handling conflict, managing mood, improving sleep, and reducing burnout. She offers help for career-related stress, relationship communication issues, and the particular strains that come with caregiving and long-term illness.
BHow sessions work
How Kate blends ACT, DBT, and client-centered work for remote care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small actions that line up with what matters. It focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck and committing to behavior that supports life goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for intense mood swings and relationship strain. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and reflection so the person can lead the pace of work and explore what matters most.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kate collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and daily responsibilities. She will explain options and adjust methods as work proceeds so sessions stay practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific online formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another setup is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, review progress, and practice communication exercises in ways that fit everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, caregiving strain, and relationship difficulties among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using approaches like ACT, client-centered therapy, DBT, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness to build coping tools and improve communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with a variety of emotional and life stressors.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and Tennessee and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; confirm specific fees for your situation before booking.
How do I get started booking a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers