LCSW, 15 years of experience
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I’m Dr. Katherine (Katie) Crawford, a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience that combines direct clinical practice, teaching future social workers, and trauma-informed program evaluation. I help adults navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and self-compassion. Many of the people I work with are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, or major life transitions—especially when they feel stuck in old patterns or disconnected from themselves. My approach is grounded and evidence-based, drawing from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and attachment-focused work. In therapy, we work together to better understand your emotions, build inner stability, and reconnect with what matters most. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to move forward—not by becoming someone new, but by returning to the truest version of yourself. If you'd like to learn more information about me- my website is: https://www.thejourneyhometherapy.com/
Our first session where we begin building a strong therapeutic foundation—one that’s rooted in trust, understanding, and collaboration. I’ll ask a variety of questions to get a fuller picture of your life. This includes historical information, as well as how you see yourself and the world around you. We’ll explore what’s bringing you to therapy and what you'd like to focus on moving forward. These conversations help me understand both the challenges you're facing and the strengths you bring to the process. That said, you are always in control of what you share. You never have to answer anything you're not comfortable with. We’ll move at your pace, and I’ll always respect your boundaries. This first session isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about beginning a relationship where you feel safe, supported, and understood. It's a starting point for meaningful work that can help you feel more grounded, connected, and equipped to handle what life brings.
I show up with steadiness, curiosity, and compassion, creating a space where clients can be real, feel supported, and move toward meaningful, lasting change. With 15+ years in clinical, academic, and community settings, my work has been shaped by supporting trauma survivors, people involved in the criminal justice system, and unhoused individuals. These experiences deepen my understanding of resilience, systemic harm, and the power of healing through connection. I’ve taught and mentored graduate social work students, including developing a trauma-informed practice course—experience that helps me guide clients in understanding their nervous system, building emotional safety, and strengthening self-trust. I integrate CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based approaches, informed by attachment theory to help clients make sense of patterns in relationships, emotions, and coping. Clients often share that they feel seen, grounded, and more connected to themselves. Ultimately, my effectiveness comes from how I show up: with clinical expertise, lived experience, and deep respect for each person’s complexity and strengths.
I work best with people who are thoughtful and ready for change—even if they’re not sure where to start. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck in old patterns, weighed down by self-doubt, or disconnected from themselves. Often, they’ve been holding it all together on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside. You may be navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, grief, or the lasting impact of trauma. You might be questioning who you are, or noticing how old wounds keep showing up in new ways. You may be highly capable in many areas of life, yet still find yourself second-guessing your worth, overextending for others, or feeling like you’ve lost your own voice. If you want to understand yourself more deeply—not just to cope, but to truly grow—I can help. Together, we’ll work to untangle the knots, build emotional resilience, and move forward in ways that reflect your values, not your fears. Therapy with me isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about coming home to yourself—with clarity, compassion, and strength.
I use CBT because it helps clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. I use this approach to help clients identify patterns of negative thinking that are keeping them stuck in anxiety, depression, or self-doubt. Together, we challenge unhelpful beliefs and practice new, more adaptive ways of responding to stress. CBT is especially effective for individuals dealing with anxiety disorders, depression, perfectionism, and stress-related concerns. It’s also a good fit for people who appreciate structure, goal-setting, and practical tools they can apply outside of sessions.
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which combines practical coping skills with mindfulness. DBT helps you manage intense emotions, handle stress without impulsive reactions, and improve communication in relationships. It’s especially helpful if you struggle with mood swings, trauma, relationship challenges, or feeling overwhelmed by your emotions. DBT can also support those who are highly sensitive or have experienced invalidating environments.
I use mindfulness techniques in therapy to help you slow down, notice your thoughts and feelings, and respond thoughtfully instead of reacting automatically. Practices like grounding, breathwork, and self-compassion support emotional balance and nervous system regulation. Mindfulness is especially helpful if you experience anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, trauma, or feel disconnected from your body or overwhelmed by racing thoughts.
Attachment theory helps us understand how early relationships shape how we connect with others and feel about ourselves. In therapy, I use attachment work together with CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help you notice and change patterns from the past—so you can build healthier relationships and feel better about yourself. This approach is helpful for issues like trust, people-pleasing, fear of abandonment, or feeling “not enough.”