Katie Bickley
I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, and relationship frustrations. A lot of people I see describe themselves as high functioning but there is an internal struggle of questioning what needs to change in their life or relationships.
I will meet you with curiosity, not judgment.
I offer a warm, welcoming environment to explore life's questions and I am neurodivergent affirming and LGBTQ+ supporting. I have a breadth of experiencing working with younger adults ages 18 - 40 in particular.
First session
When you book a session, Grow will send over an intake form that they create, as well as anxiety and depression questionnaires. I request that clients fill these out to the best of their ability because otherwise, a lot of our first session will be comprised with filling in the answers. Additionally, when you schedule a first session with me, I will send you a message with details about Texas regulations, Grow policies, and answers to some questions you might have. In the session, we will spend time discussing what led you to seek therapy while identifying goals that feel meaningful. I will ask questions to better understand your background and I will invite you to share thoughts about current concerns as we go. As we end, I will sometimes provide a suggestion or idea to consider afterward. You are then free to re-book with me or I can provide referrals of other providers if that is what is best for your care.
Strengths
Compassion, curiosity, and warmth. I want to understand who you are, uniquely, and I do not view your struggles as minimal or easier than someone else's.
Ideal clients
I appreciate however people would like to show up in the therapy room and I have no "ideal" person or client in mind. It is important to me that you feel that we are a good fit after we meet, but that does not require anything of you. Please note: I am unable to prescribe medication, assess for ADHD/ADD, or write ESA letters. Many times, a psychiatrist can help with these pieces. Although this platform offers AI options, I will not utilize AI for your care.
Treatment methods
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
I use ERP to help people gently face the fears or anxieties that affect behavior. This is a type of therapy that works particularly well for OCD. Together, we identify instances that trigger distress and then practice approaching them in a systematic way. Over time, this helps your brain learn that you can handle discomfort and that the fears lose their power. I additionally use Habit Reversal Training if needed, a form of therapy that is often utilized for skin picking, hair pulling, and other body focused repetitive behaviors.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
I use prolonged exposure therapy on single instance PTSD events. This type of therapy involves us working together to gradually evoke the traumatic memory while desensitizing your brain to it. That will allow heightened trauma symptoms to be reduced and it will also enable you to change your behavior.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use ACT to help clients build a more flexible and compassionate relationship with their internal world. We practice noticing uncomfortable emotions and thoughts with acceptance while focusing on actions that align with personal values.
Location
Virtual sessions