Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Katie Wooldridge, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.026224
- NPI
- 1689493827
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Katie 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 Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Katie
Katie Wooldridge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with five years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and coping with life changes. Katie also addresses issues related to LGBT matters, family strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and career questions.
She works in a straightforward, client-centered way that asks about goals and values first. Sessions look at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and develop simple strategies that fit everyday life. She uses motivational interviewing to clarify what matters most and to increase readiness for change.
Katie draws on solution-focused methods to set short-term steps that are realistic and measurable. That approach is useful for people who want to see tangible progress on specific problems like communication breakdowns, social anxiety, or deciding on a life direction.
Her practice also touches on body image, divorce and separation, self-love, and social phobia. Katie encourages clients to notice strengths they already have and to build from them rather than starting over. She keeps sessions practical and goal-oriented so work can fit around busy schedules.
People who choose her often want clear next steps and support working through everyday pressures. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
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How Katie’s approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. The therapist helps people name their values and goals and follows their lead to decide what to work on. This approach is helpful for concerns like self-esteem, grief, and navigating life changes.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of talking through mixed feelings about change. It uses questions and reflections to increase a person's readiness to try new steps, which can be useful for career decisions, relationship shifts, or health behaviors.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps toward a specific goal. Sessions identify what’s already working and build short-term actions to produce visible progress on issues such as communication problems or social anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then recommend which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted over time as needs change.
The practical benefits of online work include greater flexibility to fit sessions into a busy week and easier access when travel or scheduling is difficult. Because session formats are not specified in Katie’s biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to check in between obligations and to focus on concrete goals without adding long commutes.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, communication problems, and career questions.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set clear, achievable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings. That experience shapes her practical, goal-oriented sessions.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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