LISW, LCSW

Kate Conochan , LISW, LCSW

Therapist in Louisiana

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About Kate

Kate Conochan is a licensed social worker practicing in Ohio and Louisiana with 15 years of experience working with diverse populations. She has provided therapy to both youth and adults and brings particular experience supporting children in the foster care system and those involved with the juvenile justice system. Much of her clinical work has focused on adults facing addiction, trauma and abuse, major life changes, depression, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.

Kate practices from a client-centered perspective, believing that each person is the expert on their own life and goals. She partners with clients to clarify priorities and supports them in working toward those goals at a pace that fits their needs. Her approach emphasizes a strong therapeutic alliance that encourages open, honest communication and collaborative problem solving.

Clients can expect a practitioner who combines practical strategies with compassionate support, helping them navigate relationship challenges, grief, parenting concerns, attention-related issues, and career stress among other concerns. She recognizes that beginning therapy can feel daunting and aims to make the first steps as seamless and useful as possible. Kate holds LISW and LCSW credentials, which indicate advanced licensure as a social worker qualified to provide clinical services.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Kate Conochan

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed steps toward a meaningful life - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and collaboration, creating a supportive space where clients set their own goals and build self-understanding, which can aid issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and identity questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and addictive behaviors.

Kate works collaboratively with each person to identify which approach or combination of approaches best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right therapeutic style is part of the process, and she partners with clients to adjust techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to fit care into busy lives. These options allow clients to connect with licensed professionals and therapists from home or wherever they are, supporting continuity of care and more consistent access to therapeutic support.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kate Conochan have?

Kate Conochan has 15 years of experience in the field of social work and clinical practice.

Is Kate Conochan a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds LISW and LCSW credentials. LISW stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are OH LISW I.2001998 and LA LCSW 17501.

In which languages does Kate Conochan provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Kate Conochan located?

She is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with Kate Conochan as my therapist?

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

Does Kate Conochan work with international clients?

She does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kate Conochan 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Ohio, Louisiana

Languages

English

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