LPC, 16 years of experience
Katherine Weekes is a compassionate and experienced Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), and Acupuncture Detox Specialist (ADS) based in Connecticut. With over 18 years of experience in mental health and addiction recovery, Katherine has devoted her career to helping individuals heal, grow, and reclaim their lives. She integrates traditional psychotherapy with holistic and evidence-based alternative approaches, offering clients a personalized path to wellnes.
Our first session is a space for connection—not pressure. We’ll begin with a conversation to understand what brings you in, what you’ve tried so far, and what you hope to gain from therapy. I’ll ask questions about your history, current stressors, and goals, while also giving you space to share freely. Together, we’ll explore whether my style is a good fit for your needs. You are welcome to ask questions at any time. If we both feel it’s a match, we’ll begin shaping a path forward—at your pace. Whether you're looking for deep healing, practical coping skills, or a place to feel seen and heard, my goal is to support you in a way that feels safe, collaborative, and empowering.
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to hold space for both vulnerability and empowerment. Clients often share that they feel truly seen in our work together—not judged or labeled, but understood. I help people uncover the patterns holding them back and offer tools they can use in real life—not just in session. Above all, I value honesty, cultural sensitivity, and building a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust. Whether we’re working through longstanding pain or learning new ways to cope, my goal is always to help you feel supported, capable, and more connected to yourself.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), and Acupuncture Detox Specialist (ADS), I support adults and adolescents navigating trauma, grief, addiction recovery, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. I work best with clients who are ready for change but unsure how to begin, and those who feel stuck, silenced, or disconnected from their sense of purpose. I specialize in helping individuals process anxiety, substance use, loss, burnout, and the unique challenges of adjusting to limb loss. Having personally experienced limb loss, I bring both lived understanding and professional expertise to support clients through grief, PTSD, depression, and identity shifts. My approach is trauma-informed and person-centered, blending evidence-based practices such as CBT and mindfulness with holistic methods like somatic awareness and the AcuDetox protocol. This integrative style allows healing to address the mind, body, and emotions together—helping clients rebuild resilience, restore balance, and rediscover a renewed sense of self.
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe negative thought patterns that impact emotions and behaviors.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy is used to help clients manage stress, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation through present-moment awareness and self-compassion.
For those who have experienced trauma, I apply Trauma-Focused Therapy to promote healing by addressing the emotional and psychological impact of traumatic experiences in a safe and structured way.
Person-Centered Therapy forms the foundation of my practice by creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and empowered.
I incorporate Psycho-Educational Therapy to provide clients with practical knowledge and coping strategies, enhancing self-awareness and resilience.