Kate (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor with 17 years of experience in community mental health, school-based, and outpatient settings. Kate is dedicated to supporting individuals of all ages as they navigate trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, and challenging life circumstances. Her goal is to create a warm, non-judgemental, encouraging, and collaborative environment where clients feel safe, supported and empowered as they work towards finding meaning. She is LGBTQIA+ allied and affirming and hopes to create an inclusive space for people of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Her person-centered and strengths-based approach includes psychodynamic therapy and she integrates EMDR, mindfulness, DBT, play therapy, sand tray, and expressive arts. Kate previously worked with animals, has studied animal-assisted play therapy with Rise VanFleet, Ph.D., and may incorporate this when appropriate. She also enjoys doing supervision for those working towards their RPT (Registered Play Therapist) credential. Outside of her therapeutic work, Kate enjoys spending time with her dog and cat, exploring nature, and taking art classes.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

During the first session, you will have time to ask me questions and see if I am the right fit for you. We will discuss your concerns, hopes and goals for therapy.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

In additional to experience and training in trauma informed care, I promise to bring compassion, understanding and sometimes humor, to therapy sessions.

About Kate Jackson