Katarzyna Kundera Byrd
Katarzyna Kundera Byrd
(she/her)
Hello there, my name is Katarzyna Kundera Byrd, but you can call me Kash. I'm so glad you’re here, and I truly look forward to meeting you! I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of West Florida in 2016 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2018. Since then, I’ve had the honor of working with people from all walks of life, supporting youth in specialized foster care, and later working as a medical social worker with older adults. I’m currently licensed in Texas, Florida, and Colorado, and I work with adults 18 years old and up. Grief work is especially close to my heart, but I also help clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life’s many ups and downs. My approach is warm, collaborative, and always tailored to you, because I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can truly be yourself. There's no one-size-fits-all here, just support that fits who you are and what you need to help your mental health right now. Regardless of what brings you here, I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey!
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session will involve a lot of information gathering and explanations of what to expect in future sessions. I'd like to learn my client's overall history. Interactions in the initial session is one of my favorite things about being a therapist, I love to learn about my clients and their backgrounds. For some, retelling our stories is very difficult, so I will be there to validate and provide support. I emphasize on confidentiality and safety, as well as making sure you are comfortable with the questions being asked. I will never force any client to discuss things that they are not quite ready to share.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I strongly believe that having a solid therapeutic alliance is very important. I pride myself in my rapport building skills and empowering my clients. I am never forceful or insensitive, and I strive to cultivate a transparent and honest session space.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy working with clients who are ready to do the work. I understand that coming into therapy is a very significant step, and I will try my best to make you as comfortable as possible to stay committed in your mental health journey.
About Katarzyna Kundera Byrd
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Most times when a difficult situation develops, others around us, sometimes including ourselves, try to find solutions immediately, instead of processing the emotions prompted by the difficult situation. In DBT, we learn to manage intense emotions, cope with challenging situations, and improve our interpersonal relationships. Solutions will be identified, but let's deal with the feelings first.
Grief Therapy
Unfortunately, loss is something all of us experience, whether it be the loss of a loved one or the loss of our self-worth. I emphasize on the importance of discovering who we are now without who/what we lost, and how do we find meaning in our lives. Grief is my specialty because I immediately have relatability with my clients regarding this topic, relatability is powerful when it comes to grief. My approaches don't only come from clinical trainings, but from life experience.