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Katie Thornton, LCSW

LCSW helping families and individuals navigate change
  • Trauma informed care
  • Family and relationships
  • Evidence based approaches

About Katie Thornton

Katie Thornton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas with three years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through challenging life moments. She draws on a blend of client-centered care and evidence-based methods to tailor treatment to each person's needs, emphasizing collaboration and the discovery of personal strengths as part of the healing process.

Katie works with a wide range of concerns including family and relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, addictions, parenting struggles, and identity-related matters within LGBT communities. Her additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, body image, communication difficulties, impulse control and mood regulation concerns, domestic violence, and post-traumatic stress. She approaches these topics with attention to each client’s unique history and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Her clinical toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness-based techniques, applied in ways that fit the client’s preferences and pace. Katie aims to help clients clarify goals, build practical coping strategies, and strengthen relationships and self-understanding so they can move forward with greater confidence and resilience.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Katie Thornton have?

Katie Thornton has three years of clinical experience.

Is Katie Thornton a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details include TX LCSW 105697 and ME LCSW LC21388.

In which languages does Katie Thornton provide therapy?

Katie Thornton provides therapy in English.

Where is Katie Thornton located?

Katie Thornton is located in Texas.

How can I work with Katie Thornton as my therapist?

You can work with Katie Thornton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Katie Thornton work with international clients?

Katie Thornton does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Katie Thornton 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.

How Katie's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting clients where they are, prioritizing respect, empathy, and the individual’s goals. In practice this means the therapist listens closely and helps clients identify strengths and choices that feel most meaningful to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katie collaborates with each person to determine which strategies fit their needs, combining elements from different methods when helpful. That collaborative process helps shape goals and a plan that reflects the client’s values and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility for engaging in these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, balance therapy with work or family responsibilities, and keep momentum between meetings with brief messages or chat check-ins. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions effectively across these formats to support consistent progress.

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