Hello. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Most importantly, you are taking the right steps toward a happier and healthier you. Finding a therapist can lead to feelings of uncertainty which is perfectly okay. I want you to find the therapist that is right for you. My hope is that the following paragraphs will describe my education, experience, and therapeutic style sufficiently enough to aide you in your decision.
Education
I obtained my master’s in social work from the University of South Florida in 2008. I then relocated to Hammond, Louisiana where I proceeded to obtain a License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW). An LCSW shows that I have the education and experience to provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy to the community. After that, I relocated to Alabama where I obtained a Private Independent Practice License (PIP), which allows me to provide psychotherapy services through my private practice. Finally, I recently obtained an E-therapy Certificate to show that I am competent to provide psychotherapy via video, chat, and telephone.
Experience
I have over 12 years’ experience providing clinical social work services to the community. I provided psychotherapy to individuals in a variety of settings including in the home, in an office, in partial hospitalization, and in the hospital. Further, I have experience treating adults from 18 years old to 108 years old. My experience includes helping people who feel devastatingly lonely, sadness, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, bullying, anger, difficulty coping with life transitions, and challenges socially. Additionally, I specialize in working with adults who experience medical illnesses which have impacted their emotional wellbeing.
Therapeutic Style
I believe that each person and situation is unique and special, so I strive to understand the client and all the types of stresses that are involved. I pull from modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Psychotherapy which are somewhat structured. However, I have had much success using those techniques with clientele. I work from a creative and open-minded style that is comfortable for my clients.
Your journey is precious, and I hope the best for you. Please feel free to call upon me if I may be of assistance.P
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
AL LICSW 3787C
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kate Nelson-Dooley. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Can't express enough how amazing Kate Nelson-Dooley is. She has been very supportive since day one and is always there when I need her. She has provided me with numerous tools and advice to help me day by day. I highly recommend her.
Written on Nov 22, 2023 after therapy with Kate for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Kate is the second therapist I have worked with via better help and I am so happy that I went through the process to find a new therapist because she is great. From the first appointment she made me feel secure and comfortable. I was able to be open with her and tell her what I needed. She was straight with me about how she could help and challenged me to think about some of my preconceived beliefs. She messages me between sessions to check in and also says/asks things to keep me focused on reflection and development. She is a wonderful therapist and I will continue with BetterHelp in order to see her. Thanks Kate!
Written on Oct 23, 2023 after therapy with Kate for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Kate has immensely helped me with my overall self confidence. I came to her with a serious sleep phobia and insomnia, anxiety, and panic attacks. With her I developed tools and methods to bring myself to peace as well as helping me become empowered to make choices I need to make for my future wellbeing. I would recommend anyone to Kate who’s looking for a kind, empathetic, warm and easy-to-open-up-to kind of person. 10/10
Written on May 22, 2021 after therapy with Kate for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Kate was great and very easy to talk to! I recently had serious health issues and Kate was very helpful in helping me maintain a positive outlook about my personal circumstances. Would highly recommend counselling sessions with her!
Written on Dec 15, 2020 after therapy with Kate for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Very warm and kind therapist. She made me feel comfortable immediately, and I like how she takes the time to listen and learn about me as an individual.
I love Kate and would highly recommend her :)
Written on Dec 01, 2020 after therapy with Kate for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and coaching
she is a really good counsellor
Written on Nov 04, 2020 after therapy with Kate for 2 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes