LMHC, 21 years of experience
New to Grow
Hello I'm Katie! You've taken the first step to taking care of yourself in an impactful and long-lasting way, this can be the most difficult for many. With over 26 years of experience as a clinician, I've worked with individuals ages 16 to 65 navigating challenges like PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, family dynamics, and relationship struggles. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s unique needs, helping them uncover patterns, build resilience, and create meaningful change. I believe therapy can be a powerful space for healing and growth, and I’m committed to supporting my clients in gaining clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of self.
In your first session with me, you can expect a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where we’ll begin to get to know each other. I’ll ask questions about your current challenges, past experiences, and what’s bringing you to therapy now, so we can start to understand your story and identify your goals. This session is also a chance for you to ask questions, share your concerns, and get a feel for how we can work together. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, respected, and hopeful about the path ahead.
What makes my approach unique is the way I combine proven therapeutic methods with genuine empathy and a practical, supportive style. I tailor each session to meet your specific needs, helping you feel truly understood while guiding you toward real, lasting change. Clients often tell me they feel more empowered, connected, and confident as a result of our work together.
You may feel isolated, unsupported, or stuck in the aftermath of relationships that left you feeling unseen or emotionally drained. You might be carrying the weight of depression, anxiety, or PTSD, and wondering if real change is even possible. I work with clients like you who are ready to understand their patterns, heal from past wounds, and build a life where they feel empowered, connected, and in control of their own emotional well-being. If this sounds like you, reach out today to take the first step toward the change you deserve.
I help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that contribute to emotional distress and problematic behaviors. I work collaboratively with clients to recognize cognitive distortions, reframe negative thinking, and develop healthier coping strategies. I encourage clients with different techniques such as recording their thoughts, behavioral experiments, exposure tasks, and skill-building exercises, with a focus on setting measurable goals and encouraging active client participation between sessions.
In psychodynamic therapy, I help clients explore unconscious patterns, early life experiences, and relational dynamics that influence their current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through insight-oriented dialogue and interpretation, clients gain deeper self-awareness and understanding, leading to lasting emotional growth and change.