- men's wellbeing
- stress and anxiety
- trauma recovery
About Katy
Katy Schoen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in West Virginia who focuses on practical support for everyday problems. She brings four years of clinical experience and a relaxed, compassionate style to sessions. Katy aims to help people find tools they can use and to build on their own strengths.
Katy listens first and then works with each person to set clear goals. She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with career strain, compassion fatigue, and the specific challenges many veterans face.
Her approach is down-to-earth. She uses therapies such as cognitive behavioral methods, acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-focused ideas, emotionally-focused work, and client-centered techniques to match what each person needs. Sessions often include practical skills, perspective shifts, and chances to practice new ways of coping.
Katy provides a welcoming space for Jewish clients who want to talk about cultural concerns and rising antisemitism. She does not offer Christian-based counseling, couples therapy, or work with anyone under 18 years old. She is licensed in West Virginia and conducts sessions in English.
People who choose Katy can expect a collaborative process. She aims to help clients make clearer decisions and find ways to manage hard feelings. Humor and straightforward conversation are part of how she helps people move forward.
How certain approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships shape current patterns, helping people improve connection, boundaries, and trust in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Katy will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress happens, so the process stays collaborative and practical.
Confirm available session options before booking, since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can still make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by saving commute time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or removing the need to travel for care. Licensed professionals use conversational and skills-based work online much like in person, and Katy adapts her exercises and tools to suit the way a person prefers to meet.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include self-esteem, career strain, compassion fatigue, and concerns tied to military service.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is laid back and compassionate with an appropriate sense of humor. She focuses on identifying strengths and teaching practical tools to reach goals.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling and has four years of professional clinical experience. She also has prior degrees in psychology and developmental psychology.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in West Virginia and provides services from that state. Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients. Sessions are offered in English for clients located within her practice region.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats were not listed in the biography. The therapist can clarify the available ways to meet when you begin the process.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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 schedule according to the therapist's availability.