Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Katherine MacLeod, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed clinical social worker - Anxiety and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2017001148
- NPI
- 1225575145
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
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.
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- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Solution-Focused work
About Katherine
Katherine MacLeod is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with eight years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. Her practice also addresses parenting, intimacy-related issues, career strain, and questions around gender and sexual identity.
Katherine uses straightforward, skills-based methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills help with emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Solution-Focused Therapy supports quick goal-setting and practical steps when immediate change is needed.
In a session she helps people name the problem, try concrete tools, and track what works. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented. She discusses communication strategies, coping plans for panic or anxiety, and ways to rebuild self-esteem.
Katherine’s background includes a Bachelor’s in Sociology from the University of Tulsa and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. That education informs a social work perspective on how community, work, and family shape mental health.
People often bring concerns about relationship patterns, body image, blended family issues, or aging and geriatric matters. Katherine supports work on commitment questions, infidelity recovery, and exploring life purpose through step-by-step problem solving.
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How Katherine uses CBT, DBT and solution-focused work online
Katherine draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and low mood. CBT sessions often include tracking patterns, trying new responses between meetings, and reviewing what changed.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT tools are practical for panic, anger, and high-stress moments because they teach short, usable strategies to steady strong feelings.
Solution-Focused Therapy is used when people want immediate, actionable steps. That work narrows goals, highlights existing strengths, and maps small experiments to move forward quickly.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Katherine will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped before. Together they decide whether to focus on cognitive work, skills training, short-term problem solving, or a mix of methods.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific online delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let a therapist coach through real-time situations, for example practicing communication skills during a relationship conversation or guiding a breathing exercise during a panic episode.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Katherine work with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and career strain, and related topics listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions focus on concrete skills and problem solving using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set goals and try practical tools.
How much experience does she have?
Katherine has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, relationship, and life-transition concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician in Missouri?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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