Katie Vlachos
Hi I'm Katie, I have been working in the mental health field since 2005. I am a licensed independent social worker in Ohio & Pennsylvania. I currently specialize in the use of EMDR to process recent & past traumas to assist in healing and decreasing symptoms of anxiety & depression. Please feel free to check out my website linked for additional information.
First session
A typical intake appointment involves a little more history taking & note taking for me which decreases in future sessions as we get to know each other. Your primary job in appointment #1 is to see if you feel pretty comfortable talking to me & maybe want to meet again. I'll go over the basics of counseling if you've never been including confidentiality laws & we'll discuss your goals for beginning counseling. You can ask me questions or talk about whatever you're most comfortable with in this initial session.
Strengths
I try to be as authentic and kind as possible. I strive to make our time together feel like a safe space. Many years of training, education, & practice has been focused on creating an inclusive space rooted in core social work values including social justice.
Ideal clients
I love working with young adults and adults who are looking to heal from past trauma, develop more nervous system & emotional regulation skills. I have many years experience working with individuals with Autism diagnoses and other developmental disorders.
Treatment methods
EMDR
EMDRIA trained Level 1 EMDR Can be used virtually or in person
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions5229 Cheshire Road, Galena, OH 43021