Katie Ball, LCSW
Compassionate support for life transitions
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At a glance
- Listed location
- Montana
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Languages
- English
- License (California)
- LCSW · No. 85068
- License (Montana)
- LCSW · No. BBH-LCSW-LIC-33248
- NPI
- 1538648787
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- Anxiety and depression
- Caregiver stress
- Life purpose coaching
About Katie
She emphasizes helping clients regain confidence and improve communication in their relationships. Katie supports people working through caregiver stress, attachment difficulties, and issues that come up in midlife or during separation and divorce. She also offers coaching-style work to help clarify life purpose and next steps.
Katie uses a person-centered stance that respects each client’s story. Sessions tend to focus on identifying emotional patterns, learning tools to manage stress, and practicing clearer ways to express needs. She helps people break down big problems into small, manageable steps.
Her practice includes attention to aging and geriatric issues, especially where caregiving or life transitions affect mood and functioning. Katie draws on eight years of clinical experience to balance practical strategies with empathetic listening. Her goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who want straightforward, collaborative support may find her approach helpful. She works from Montana and conducts sessions in English. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and logistics to ensure they match their needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
California, Montana
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Katie combines evidence-based techniques with a client-centered way of working. One common approach she uses focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method is useful for stress, depression, and confidence-building.Another strand of her work emphasizes strengthening attachment and communication - helping people notice how early relationship patterns show up now, and practicing clearer ways to ask for needs and set boundaries. This helps with caregiver stress, relationship difficulties, and feelings of isolation.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences, and may adjust the plan as progress unfolds. The process usually starts with clear goals and small, practical steps to try between sessions.
Session-format details should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about current session options and scheduling to find what will work best for everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like caregiver stress and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is person-centered and practical, focusing on listening, identifying patterns, and teaching tools to manage emotions and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Katie has eight years of experience working in clinical settings with adults on a range of life and relationship concerns.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is located in Montana and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients in the region she serves.
How are fees and subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.