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Katie Becht Dougherty

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

What if therapy wasn’t just about healing—but about reclaiming the joy, power, and peace you were always meant to have?

I help high-achievers, overwhelmed caregivers, and trauma survivors break free from anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion so they can wake up excited for life again. Whether you're a burnt-out therapist, a struggling parent, or someone haunted by past wounds, I’m here to help you rewrite your story—not as a victim, but as the hero of your own life.

My approach to therapy

I’ve devoted 20 years to guiding children, couples, veterans, and families through crises. I blend holistic, solution-focused, and faith-based approaches to help you heal and take actionable steps forward. Mindfulness, somatic techniques, and brain-based tools help recalibrate your nervous system, so "calm" isn’t just a concept—it’s your new baseline.

What you can expect from me

You deserve more than survival mode. Maybe you’ve spent years putting others first, silencing your needs, or feeling stuck in cycles of worry, regret, or relational conflict. Imagine quieting the inner critic and trusting yourself again. Picture releasing old trauma without drowning in the process. Envision rebuilding relationships with clarity and courage, or rediscovering joy—not as a fleeting moment, but as your natural state.

Let’s cut through the noise. If you’re in St. Petersburg or the Tampa Bay area (in-person or online), I offer a space where your pain is honored, but not your permanent address. Your breakthrough starts the moment you decide to reach out.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Southern California
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Florida Blue, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Behavior Modification, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Play, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Children
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    5666 Seminole Boulevard #103
    Seminole, FL 33772