Katie Slafka
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters from the California University of PA now called PennWest and have been practicing for 14 years. i have worked in many different aspects of the mental field which has given me a great deal of experience to be a helper. I enjoy helping people in their time of need and to become the best versions of themselves.
While I help a variety of individuals reach their goals, some of my strengths lie in helping people through challenge which they are facing and focusing on what their own wants and needs are.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. We will be reviewing questions surrounding any depressive or anxious symptoms while focusing on what is important in therapy to you. I will help identify goals and what you would like to achieve while working with me.
Strengths
While I help a variety of individuals reach their goals, some of my strengths lie in helping people through challenge which they are facing and focusing on what their own wants and needs are. I love helping people reach the balance of self love and vulnerability that is being aware of your own needs and upholding your boundaries. I also enjoy supporting people and showing them emotional support and validation to what is happening in their lives.
Ideal clients
I love working with a wide variety of people especially young adults transitioning into adulthood and parents who are having a difficult time with transitions into parenthood and who have challenges with parenting as well.
Treatment methods
Eclectic
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been in the field for 14 years. I have worked with all different types of clients and have a wide range of experience and working with clients who have challenges with depressions, anxiety, life adjustment, grief and loss, addiction issues, and many more. My therapy style with my client is very direct and person-centered. I believe meeting the clients where they are in the moment and discussed what there needs are and finding solutions to best help what they are going through. I encourage my clients empower themselves to be able to have the confidence to learn how to make choices that are positive in their and make them feel good. It takes a lot of courage to talk about feelings and take the step to start on this therapeutic journey. If you are ready I am here to take that step with you! I am looking forward to working with you!
Location
Virtual sessions