Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Kathryn Cudd, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW22712
- NPI
- 1073363271
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Kathryn 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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- Client-centered methods
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness skills
About Kathryn
Kathryn Cudd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 17 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. Kathryn focuses on practical steps people can use day to day to feel more steady and capable.
She uses conversation and active listening to understand what matters most to each person. Kathryn draws from client-centered methods to build trust, and from cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses dialectical behavior techniques and mindfulness skills when people need tools to manage intense emotions.
In sessions she helps people break big problems into manageable tasks. That can look like trying a new communication approach, practicing a grounding skill, or testing small behavior changes between meetings. She also supports people navigating family-related stress such as blended family issues, adoption and foster care questions, caregiving strain, divorce and separation, and forgiveness work.
Her background includes work with substance use concerns, domestic violence, first responder issues, and problems around control and commitment. Kathryn integrates motivational interviewing when clients are deciding on next steps or weighing change. She offers straightforward suggestions and helps set achievable goals.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her Florida licensure as an LCSW. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and formats to match their needs.
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How Kathryn Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people clarify values, priorities, and immediate goals through straightforward conversation and feedback.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Kathryn uses CBT to help people test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for people who need tools for distress tolerance and clearer communication.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kathryn will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That means talking through what seems most useful and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because current formats are not specified here. Ask about the available online options and choose what fits your schedule and environment. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and remove commute time so therapy better fits daily life.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, and depression, plus related topics such as adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and substance use concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and client-centered. Kathryn uses conversation, goal setting, and techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address specific problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with people facing a range of life stressors.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What should I expect about session format and cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session formats before booking to be sure they match your needs.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers