Katherine MacLeod, LCSW

Katherine MacLeod is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in helping adults manage self-esteem challenges, anxiety, depression, and other life stressors. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Tulsa and a Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, combining academic training with clinical practice to support practical, real-world change.

Katherine uses a holistic, strengths-based approach and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each person's situation. Her work centers on building coping skills, improving emotional regulation, and addressing relationship concerns so clients can navigate difficult transitions and reduce persistent stress. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker with specialized training in assessment and intervention - she brings both clinical knowledge and a collaborative style to sessions.

Katherine offers goal-oriented, compassionate support for adults seeking relief from mood symptoms, relationship strain, or diminished self-worth. She focuses on practical strategies that fit into everyday life and aims to help clients make steady, sustainable progress. Katherine welcomes inquiries from individuals ready to begin therapy and looks forward to connecting with prospective clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Katherine draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide online work in practical, skills-based ways. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety or low mood, making it useful for stress, depression, and panic symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering tools for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and forward-moving goals, helping clients clarify what they want to change and build small, achievable steps toward those outcomes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katherine works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then blends techniques to create a plan that fits the individual's life and priorities. Clients are partners in deciding what methods feel most helpful.

Online therapy with Katherine is offered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into a busy week, and access a licensed professional from locations across Missouri where she practices.