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Often rebooked
Sometimes life just gets really hard, and we simply cannot find any joy or peace. Please know I am someone who will help you look for the joy or at least a "glimmer" but I am also a safe zone and will hold space for you to share whatever it is and listen without judgement. Most times, we just need our voice to be heard and understood. I have experience working with men, women and older adults. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C), I am trained in lots of "therapeutic modalities" so I am skilled and will help you with your anxiety, depression, anger, stress, coping, life transitions, grief - you name it. However, I will always remember that you are human being - a beautiful human who is deserving of feeling good, confident & competent and having a sense of purpose and finding where you belong. I will share my knowledge & skills, be direct and hold you accountable as needed and will walk on this part of your journey with you. You only need to show up. We will figure out the rest together!
In our first session together, we'll start with introductions, then I will listen while you tell me what you are looking for. If you are not sure, I will explore a bit. Next, we will address any questions, concerns, hesitations you may have. Finally, I will explain the process and ask a few questions so I can get to know you a bit better and together we will come up with a plan for our follow-up sessions.
I have been practicing for 19 years so I am confident in my ability to instill hope and work through an individual's challenges - whether that be your relationships, your job, your passions or your purpose.
My dream client is anyone struggling through life. They are lost or feel broken and/or are confused about how to feel better or find their way.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
For all of these treatment methods, I have over 19 years of experience. With CBT, we will explore how your thoughts, feelings and actions contribute to the specific challenges in your life. I will help you identify and cope with these challenges. Ultimately, you will discover how powerful you are in creating the life you want.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
This treatment is used to help improve your depression symptoms and how you respond to the world around you.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
You can see meaningful change quickly with improved self-esteem by focusing on building on your strengths. Can't see a strength at the moment - do not worry you have many and we will identify them together.
Narrative
We are the storytellers of our lives. This treatment will help you take back control of your life and improve your relationship with yourself and others.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
This therapy helps you learn how to regulate your emotions. You will see meaningful change and reduced anxiety, depression, trauma and stress symptoms. It also helps to increase your feelings of self-worth and self-esteem.
7 ratings with written reviews
February 2, 2026
Kat is an absolutely wonderful therapist. She's attentive and focused on helping me reroute my brain to feeling better about myself. What I love about her style of therapy is that she can in-the-moment help me realize the way I talk about myself in my own head and gently help me change course. She's also warm and funny and phrases concepts in such a clear and relatable way. And I love the fact that she gives me resources to help guide me when we're not in session. She's just the best.
July 24, 2025
I choose Katherine because I had a feeling that she would be a great fit for me
July 5, 2025
Dr. Smith was very welcoming and very easy to talk with! She listened to me and didn’t dismiss valid points I made about me not knowing who I was at my age because of so much life I have been forced to live in helping so many but me! I really enjoyed the session and look forward to UNPACKING MY LIFE SLOWLY IN OUT FUTURE SESSIONS!