Katie Light, LSCSW, LCSW
Trauma-focused licensed clinical social worker
- Trauma and PTSD care
- Addiction and recovery support
- Adults and young adults
About Katie Light
Katie Light is a licensed social work clinician who brings seven years of direct practice to adults and young adults navigating stress, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, addictions, relationship concerns, and a wide range of life challenges. She holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and draws on a broad background that includes work in psychiatric hospital settings, community mental health, outpatient addiction treatment, domestic violence advocacy, and group homes for people with disabilities.
Katie emphasizes a strengths-based, individualized approach, meeting each person where they are and tailoring interventions to fit their needs. She commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness-based techniques, and is comfortable combining methods when that enhances progress. Her practice focuses on practical coping skills, emotion regulation, relationship and communication issues, and recovery work for substance use and behavioral concerns.
A central interest in Katie's work is trauma and its many presentations, including shifting moods, anxiety, depression, dissociation, obsessive behaviors, anger, isolation, and addiction. She frames healing as a collaborative process and aims to help clients build resilience, clarify values and goals, and develop sustainable strategies for day-to-day functioning. Prospective clients can expect a professional, empathetic clinician who prioritizes individualized care and practical tools for meaningful change.
Katie emphasizes a strengths-based, individualized approach, meeting each person where they are and tailoring interventions to fit their needs. She commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness-based techniques, and is comfortable combining methods when that enhances progress. Her practice focuses on practical coping skills, emotion regulation, relationship and communication issues, and recovery work for substance use and behavioral concerns.
A central interest in Katie's work is trauma and its many presentations, including shifting moods, anxiety, depression, dissociation, obsessive behaviors, anger, isolation, and addiction. She frames healing as a collaborative process and aims to help clients build resilience, clarify values and goals, and develop sustainable strategies for day-to-day functioning. Prospective clients can expect a professional, empathetic clinician who prioritizes individualized care and practical tools for meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Katie Light have?
Katie Light has 7 years of experience in social work and clinical practice.
Is Katie Light a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LSCSW, LCSW. License details: KS LSCSW LSCSW 5126, MO LCSW 2020013864.
In which languages does Katie Light provide therapy?
Katie provides therapy in English.
Where is Katie Light located?
Katie Light is located in Kansas.
How can I work with Katie Light as my therapist?
You can work with Katie Light through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Katie Light work with international clients?
Katie Light does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Katie Light cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Katie Light
EMDR is an evidence-informed method that helps people process traumatic memories and the emotions tied to them; it is often used when trauma symptoms or persistent distress interfere with daily life. DBT focuses on building skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and impulsive behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-based living and learning to accept uncomfortable thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with personal goals and meaning.Katie approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right therapeutic style is part of the work. She will discuss client goals, preferences, and symptom patterns to determine whether EMDR, DBT, ACT, CBT, mindfulness practices, or a blend of approaches is most appropriate, and will adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Katie offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access care from home, work, or on the go. These options make it easier to maintain consistent sessions around busy schedules, manage sudden stressors, and stay connected to a licensed professional when in-person visits are not practical.