Therapist profile
Katie Light, LCSW, LSCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and addiction focus
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- CBT
- DBT
- EMDR
About Katie
Katie Light is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) practicing in Kansas with seven years of experience. She has worked across inpatient and community settings, including psychiatric hospitals, outpatient addiction treatment, domestic violence advocacy, and group homes. Katie most often helps adults and young adults manage stress, mood concerns, trauma, and substance-related problems.
Her background includes roles as a social worker, therapist, case manager, and client advocate. Those roles gave her experience with a wide range of mental health issues. She draws on that variety when deciding how to help each person.
Katie typically uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). She often combines methods to match a person's goals and situation rather than following a single protocol.
When trauma is behind current problems, Katie focuses on practical steps to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. She pays attention to how trauma can show up as mood shifts, anxiety, substance use, anger, or withdrawal, and works to address those patterns.
Sessions tend to emphasize a person’s strengths and concrete skills. Katie encourages small changes that fit into daily life, such as new ways to handle difficult emotions, improved communication, or relapse prevention planning for substance concerns.
How sessions work
How Katie’s approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that align with what matters. It can help with long-term stress, motivation, and moving forward after life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma-related memories and can reduce the intensity of distress linked to past events. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and past experiences, then try methods that fit. Plans can be adjusted over time if something is not helping. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, because the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Some methods translate well to remote work, and the therapist will discuss practical arrangements, pacing, and any homework or between-session tools to make remote sessions useful.Areas of focus
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family and parenting?
She helps people navigate parenting strain, communication problems, intimacy-related issues, and family conflict as individual concerns brought to therapy.
What style of therapy does she use in sessions?
She mixes approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR to find what works for each person, focusing on practical skills and coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in hospitals, community mental health, addiction treatment, and advocacy settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed as LCSW and LSCSW and practices in Kansas; she also holds an LCSW credential in Missouri as listed.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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