Kate Conochan , LISW, LCSW

Kate Conochan is an independently licensed social worker practicing in Ohio and Louisiana with 15 years of clinical experience. She holds LISW and LCSW credentials - LISW stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, indicating advanced training and independent clinical practice.

She has provided therapy to both youth and adults across a wide range of presenting concerns. Her work with children has included experience in the foster care system and with youth involved in the juvenile justice system. Much of her clinical practice has focused on adults managing addiction, trauma, major life changes, depression, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.

Her approach to therapy is client-centered; she collaborates with individuals to identify their goals and supports progress on each person’s timeline. She emphasizes developing a strong therapeutic alliance that encourages open, honest collaboration, and she aims to make the first steps into therapy straightforward and helpful.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly make a difference. For many common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One of the primary benefits is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that feels most comfortable - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapeutic work into a busy schedule.

Licensed professionals offer these options, and clients may switch therapists if they would like a different fit. For those weighing whether online therapy is appropriate, considering accessibility, preferred communication style, and the nature of the presenting concerns can help determine whether remote sessions align with their needs.