Katie Kanatzar

Katie Kanatzar is a licensed clinical social worker with three years of experience providing therapy in Kentucky. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Katie creates a respectful and collaborative space where clients can talk about what matters to them and set concrete goals.

She works with people who are dealing with trauma and abuse, attachment concerns, caregiver strain, and mood challenges. Katie also addresses issues like isolation and loneliness, self-esteem, guilt, and communication problems. Her aim is to help clients uncover patterns that get in the way of feeling better.

Katie uses practical, evidence-based techniques alongside conversation. Sessions often include skill-building for managing strong emotions and tools for everyday coping. She helps people practice new ways of relating to themselves and others so changes last outside the therapy room.

Therapy with Katie is collaborative. She listens first, then tailors strategies to each person’s goals and life circumstances. Clients set the pace, and she offers straightforward feedback and steps to try between sessions.

For those looking for support with loneliness or major life shifts, Katie offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence and hands-on coaching. She guides clients toward clearer choices and small, manageable changes that add up over time.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions

Many therapists use evidence-based techniques that focus on present difficulties and practical skills. One common approach teaches coping skills for managing anxiety and mood swings through breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavior changes. These strategies are useful for stress, social anxiety, and daily mood regulation.

Another common method helps people process past hurts in a paced way so they lose some of their power. This work often includes noticing patterns in relationships, addressing guilt or shame, and practicing new ways of relating to oneself and others. It can help with trauma, attachment concerns, and lingering sadness.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work with the client to identify what feels most helpful and adjust methods over time. This is a collaborative process driven by the client’s goals and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. Different formats also suit different needs - for example, phone sessions can be a quicker option for brief updates while video sessions support face-to-face interaction.