• I am available for individual and group supervision, in person and (to extent allowed) remotely. Typically a cadence of 1-1.5 hours every two weeks works well, but meetings can be less frequent to meet your needs.

    I am flexible with my time, including weekends and holidays.

    If you are up for it, nature walking for supervision provides multiple benefits, weather permitting!

  • My professional social work experience has been in inpatient and outpatient medical settings. I am the most confident working with social workers in similar settings for supervision and consultation. I strongly feel the need to support those serving diverse populations who are the most affected by systemic and institutional injustice.

  • Washington state Department of Health recently decreased the total hours of clinical experience to allow LICSW candidates to complete requirements within 2 years instead of 3 years. You may wish to augment the individual supervision provided through your employment in order to complete requirements within the shortest period of time.

  • I have professional, volunteer and familial experience navigating the multiple impacts of chronic illness. I am familiar with Medicare benefits, the challenges of hospital discharge planning and helping clients apply for a myriad of disability benefits. I can assist with clarifying and communicating wishes for end-of-life services. I work with clients and families, providing support, information and referral to community resources.

Welcome to Kato Social Work!

About Kato Social Work...

My name is Louise Kato, LICSW. I started my business primarily to offer Social Work supervision and consultation. My goal is to facilitate the growth of future social work care providers and administrators. I have a special interest in promoting the advancement of people of color, to better meet the needs of disenfranchised communities.

I also have knowledge and experience navigating care for our elders due to my medical social work background. I provide consultation and support to patients and families.