Therapist profile
Katherine "Kate" Lynch, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and Trauma
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- Family concerns
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and DBT methods
About Katherine
Katherine "Kate" Lynch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with ten years of practice since 2014. She lists family, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and depression among her main concerns. Kate also notes experience with attachment and adoption issues, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, and other family-related challenges.
She trained in social work at Ball State University and earned a Master of Social Work from IUPUI in 2014. Her background includes work in hospitals, mental health settings, shelters, and schools. Those roles shaped how she approaches everyday family stress and trauma situations in practical terms.
In sessions she draws on client-centered methods that focus on listening and responding to what a person brings. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot patterns of thinking and DBT skills to manage overwhelming feelings. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques appear when people want concrete next steps or decisions.
Kate describes a preference for addressing trauma and grief, and she brings experience with related topics such as domestic violence, addiction, divorce and separation, and coping after disaster. She also notes work around body image, cancer caregiving, and commitment or control struggles.
Her style emphasizes building a collaborative relationship so people can talk through family conflicts, process loss, and practice manageable coping skills. The first part of working together is clarifying goals and choosing approaches that fit each person’s situation.
How sessions work
Using client-centered, CBT, and DBT approaches online
Kate commonly uses client-centered methods, which focus on listening closely and responding to the concerns a person brings. This approach helps people clarify what matters most to them and set practical goals.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. CBT is useful for depression, self-esteem concerns, and communication problems. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance, which can help with trauma-related symptoms and overwhelming family conflict.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with the client, try particular techniques, and adjust based on what helps reach the client’s goals and fits their preferences.
The therapist's original profile does not list specific online session formats. Before booking, confirm which session formats are offered. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits can help people maintain regular work on family, grief, and trauma concerns while managing everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family issues does she address?
She works with adults on family problems such as blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered, with practical use of CBT and DBT skills when helpful. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques for goal-oriented work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been practicing since 2014, giving her ten years of experience across hospitals, shelters, schools, and mental health settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and is located in Indiana.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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