- ACT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness
About Katherine
Katherine "Kate" Tower is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience based in Tennessee. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She also focuses on concerns such as trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, and relationship and career stresses.
Kate uses clear, practical conversations to help people sort what matters most. She listens for patterns that keep someone stuck and highlights small changes that can make daily life easier. Sessions tend to focus on what a person wants to do differently and on skills they can practice between meetings.
Her background includes approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, with mindfulness and relationship work informed by the Gottman Method. That mix lets her combine values-based action, emotion regulation skills, and steady listening when appropriate.
People seeking help for parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image or attachment concerns can bring those issues into sessions. Kate also works with those navigating adoption and foster care questions, aging or blended family dynamics, and coping after disasters.
She offers straightforward guidance about goals, practical strategies to manage strong feelings, and step-by-step plans to try between sessions. To begin, a prospective client follows the site's matching steps and schedules a first session through the online options button.
How Kate’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing painful thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values. It is useful for people wrestling with guilt, shame, anxiety, or life transitions because it emphasizes meaningful steps rather than fighting every thought.Client-centered therapy centers on listening and reflection. The therapist follows the person's lead, clarifying concerns and helping them name what matters. This approach helps when someone needs steady, nonjudgmental conversation to sort complicated feelings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Short exercises and emotion-regulation tools often become part of day-to-day practice for people dealing with strong shame or reactive behavior.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. That choice is revisited as progress and needs change.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and exercises so therapy fits into everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma and related issues such as addictions, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, and relationship problems.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and DBT skills to help people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that line up with their values.
What is her clinical background?
She has 15 years of experience as a clinician and practices using a mix of ACT, client-centered work, DBT, Gottman-informed relationship work, and mindfulness therapy.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee and holds LCSW status in Indiana and Tennessee as listed.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options through the booking flow before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.