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Katrina Bentley

Therapist · Alabama

Katrina Bentley

LICSW

LICSW - Stress and Life Purpose Support

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Experience
6 years
Based in
Alabama
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Life purpose
  • Women's issues

About Katrina

Katrina Bentley is an Alabama-licensed clinical social worker, LICSW, with six years of practice experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Katrina also helps people who are wrestling with control issues, guilt and shame, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.

Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions tend to include talking through what feels stuck, noticing patterns that keep problems repeating, and testing small changes to daily routines. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build coping skills and strengthen problem-solving abilities.

Katrina pays attention to how shame and guilt influence choices. She works with people to name those feelings and reduce their power over decision making. That often opens space to consider values and next steps related to work, relationships, or personal purpose.

She supports people who want to rebuild self-esteem after setbacks. Therapy can include clarifying what matters, practicing self-directed actions, and repeating manageable steps until they feel more doable. The focus is on real-life changes rather than abstract talk.

Katrina practices in Alabama and offers sessions in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. To begin, visitors use the site matching steps to schedule an initial meeting and discuss goals for therapy.

License and NPI on record

LICSW
Alabama · 6444C

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Alabama

Languages

English

Evidence-based approaches and remote sessions

Two evidence-based techniques commonly used in practice are cognitive-behavioral approaches and skills training. Cognitive-behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety or depression. Skills training builds practical tools for managing stress, improving mood, and handling relationship conflicts.

Another common element is values- and purpose-focused work. This helps people clarify what matters to them and translate those values into small, doable steps that fit daily life. That kind of work often pairs with behavioral experiments so people can try changes and see what works for them.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapy process. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose approaches that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means plans can be adjusted as progress and priorities become clearer.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten travel time, or allow a brief check-in during a work break. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use remote work to help people keep therapy consistent while managing everyday obligations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include control issues, guilt and shame, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.

How does she approach feeling stuck or unsure about next steps?

Her approach uses evidence-based techniques and practical steps. Sessions involve naming unhelpful patterns, trying small behavioral changes, and building coping skills.

What is her professional background?

She has six years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker. The profile lists her as LICSW and notes practice work in the areas described above.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She holds an Alabama LICSW and practices in Alabama. Sessions are conducted in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English for people located where she is able to practice.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video formats are offered.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her on this site?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.

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