Katie Schwartz(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Washington DC
Anxiety-Depression-Relationship issues-Body image-Perfectionism-Personality disorders-
Katie Schwartz
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Professional statement
Katie Schwartz is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington, DC who specializes in anxiety, depression, substance use and addiction, personality disorders, thought disorders, and working with children.
Katie takes a psychodynamic lens to treatment; she prefers to get to know her client’s history and present lifestyle to help shape the best course of treatment. She also utilizes skills-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for personality and mood disorders. Additionally, she enjoys making use of expressive arts when working with clients who are managing addiction or substance use.
Katie’s practice is open to individuals across the lifespan. She enjoys working in a collaborative nature with clients to help them dig deeper, explore their thought and behavior patterns, and develop healthy coping strategies that empower them to enact change in their own lives.
Work and Education
Private practice
The Catholic University of America, MSW, 2012
Georgetown University, BA, 2003
Licensure
Washington DC: LC50080182Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Body image - Development of skills for handling negative thoughts about physical appearance; building habits of more positive self-talk and self-perception.
Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others
Personality disorders - Support reducing emotional suffering and addressing relationship challenges
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Families
- Parents
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Katie Schwartz is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$195 (50min)
- Sliding scale:$105 - $195
- Initial session:$195 (50min)
- Family sessions:$250 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Venmo
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Client testimonials
"She was friendly, informative, and I felt we had an instant connection."
- Zencare client • November 2020"It was a warm and helpful conversation. Katie was professional and insightful towards my needs."
- Zencare client • November 2020"She was a great fit! I knew it would be from her video, and she did a great job conveying her style."
- Zencare client • September 2020"Katie was really nice and answered all of my questions!"
- Zencare client • July 2020Book a Free Initial Consultation
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