Kate Born, MSW, LSW
Kate is a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Illinois. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Houston with a focus on Clinical Social Work and is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers. Kate provides virtual therapy (not available for in person sessions) and is committed to making compassionate, accessible support available to clients wherever they are.
Therapeutic Style
Kate’s presence is warm, welcoming, and steady. She walks alongside clients through painful, confusing, or overwhelming seasons, offering space to feel understood and supported. She enjoys working with individuals, groups, and families across the lifespan and believes deeply in each person’s capacity for healing and growth.
Clinical Focus & Experience
Kate’s professional background includes extensive work with teens and families affected by physical abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. She has served in school settings, supporting students and parents through challenges such as anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting stress, grief, and major life transitions.
Her approach centers on helping people uncover their own strengths—recognizing how God can use these gifts as part of the healing process.
Areas of specialty include:
Abuse and trauma
Anxiety & depression
Life transitions
Confidence building
Parent coaching
Faith, Values & Life Outside Sessions
Beyond her clinical work, Kate has long invested in mentoring students through youth and campus ministries, reflecting her heart for guiding and encouraging others.
When she’s not meeting with clients, Kate enjoys baking, hiking, hosting game nights, and spending time with her husband and their two children—rhythms that keep her grounded, joyful, and connected.
Telehealth Only
832-779-0610