Katy Schoen, LPC

Katy Schoen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in West Virginia. She brings four years of clinical experience and a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. Katy aims to help people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.

Katy focuses on building on each person's strengths. She listens without judgment and uses a relaxed, compassionate approach with an appropriate sense of humor. She says clients are the experts on their lives and works to translate their values into workable steps.

Her background includes training in several therapy approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Katy uses these tools to help people improve coping skills, manage mood, and navigate difficult life changes.

She also pays attention to trauma and issues tied to military service, and she lists chronic pain, illness, and disability among areas she addresses. Katy provides a welcoming space for Jewish clients and acknowledges cultural concerns related to rising antisemitism.

Katy does not offer Christian-based counseling, couples therapy, or services for people under 18. To begin, prospective clients use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How Katy’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps toward them while accepting uncomfortable feelings. This helps people who are stuck by avoidance or uncertainty about what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and mood problems. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people change patterns that cause isolation or conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Katy works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She may try different strategies and adjust them based on what is helpful in sessions.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow a quick check-in when schedules are tight. It can also make some exercises and homework easier to use between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused work to remote sessions so the focus stays on progress and practical tools that fit everyday life.