Therapist profile
Katherine "Kate" Tower, LCSW
Tennessee
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Codependency and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Indiana / 34007474A; LCSW, Kentucky / 253669; LCSW, Tennessee / 8696
- NPI
- 1083941967
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Tennessee
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
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, grief, and relationship concerns. Kate also supports people dealing with ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain, career transitions, and patterns often described as codependency.
Kate uses straightforward conversation and practical skills in sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice what matters and act on it. She also uses client-centered methods to listen closely and DBT strategies to build emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Her approach emphasizes learning specific tools for setting boundaries, managing intense feelings, and improving communication. Sessions often include practice exercises and short behavioral experiments to test new ways of relating. She pays attention to how family history, attachment, and life stress shape present patterns.
With a background across many stressors, Kate helps people who have experienced abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver strain, chronic illness, body image concerns, and attachment difficulties. She also addresses blended family problems, commitment and control issues, and coping after disasters.
People can expect clear goals and collaborative planning in therapy. To start, clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a first session so they and Kate can decide on next steps together.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, codependency patterns, and life changes because it focuses on meaningful steps rather than trying to eliminate every unwanted thought.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and supports people in clarifying their own goals. This approach suits someone who needs validation and a steady partner while they try new behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy brings concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. DBT techniques can help with distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness when people struggle with reactivity or people-pleasing habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to match methods to their goals, preferences, and daily life. That conversation helps decide whether ACT, DBT, client-centered methods, or a mix is the best fit.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Ask about which session types are offered and typical session lengths. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can keep appointments around work or caregiving duties.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, relationship issues, addictions, ADHD, trauma and related concerns including codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and skills-focused, using ACT, client-centered work, DBT, Gottman-informed relationship techniques, and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults on emotional and relational challenges.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds LCSW credentials in Indiana and Tennessee.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.