Katie Newberry, LICSW
Therapist focused on practical progress
Details
| Name | Katie Newberry |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW |
| Based in | Alabama |
| Licensed in | Alabama |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Katie
Katie Newberry is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Alabama who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. She works with concerns like relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, and self-esteem in a calm, welcoming way.
Katie aims to make the first step feel less overwhelming and to help people move forward at a pace that fits them. Katie keeps sessions relaxed to build trust and respectful connection.
Background and approach
She draws on narrative ideas to help people tell and reframe the stories that shape their lives. Her client-centered stance focuses on what the person already knows about themselves and what they want to change. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical behavior changes.
Dialectical behavior strategies and emotionally-focused ideas are brought in when people need skills for distress, relationship patterns, or intense emotions. Katie adapts methods to suit each person's situation rather than sticking to one approach. Katie has five years of experience in mental health and several additional years working with people who have moderate to severe disabilities.
She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Auburn University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama, and practices as an AL LICSW. Sessions are offered in English and available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Katie supports practical, step-by-step planning and works with each person to set realistic goals and small changes that add up over time.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Self esteem among the things Katie works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Katie among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Katie among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Katie among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Katie among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Katie among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Katie among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Katie among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Katie directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Katie directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Skill-Based Care Online
Katie often uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and their lives, then try new ways of understanding those stories to reduce shame or stuck patterns. She combines this with Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, respect, and the client's own goals while building trust in session.She also brings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools when helpful - identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes that make daily life easier. These approaches suit issues like anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, and adjusting after trauma or big life shifts. Choosing the right mix of methods is collaborative; the therapist works with each person to decide what fits their needs, goals, and pace rather than prescribing a single path.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and working through emotional material. Phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick reflections, homework check-ins, or for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while keeping the focus on practical skills and story work.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Katie address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, anger, ADHD, and self-esteem concerns, plus related areas like body image and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Katie uses a relaxed, person-centered style and draws on Narrative Therapy along with cognitive behavioral ideas to help reframe problems and try practical changes.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years in mental health roles and additional years working with people with moderate to severe disabilities in various capacities.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
Katie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (AL LICSW) practicing in Alabama and holds a BSW from Auburn University and an MSW from the University of Alabama.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
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