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Often rebooked
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes that healing happens best in a space where you feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported. I don’t come to this work believing that life is easy or that growth happens without struggle—I’ve been through hard times myself, and those experiences shape the way I show up for my clients: with empathy, humility, and respect for how tough life can be. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based care. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed practices to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building practical skills for everyday life. I work at your pace, honoring your story and your strengths, not just your symptoms. I work with individuals, teens, and families experiencing emotional distress related to eating disorders, trauma, grief and loss, addiction, suicidal thoughts, relationship challenges, and family disturbances. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted, I aim to help you make sense of what you’re experiencing and find steadier ground. Therapy with me is not about “fixing” you. It’s about helping you reconnect with your resilience, learn new ways to cope, and create a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and aligned with who you are. You don’t have to do this alone—I’d be honored to walk alongside you in your healing journey.
The first session is a time to get to know one another and begin building a sense of safety and trust. My goal is to create a calm, supportive space where you feel heard and respected. We will talk about what brought you to therapy, what you’re currently dealing with, and what you hope to get out of our work together—at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I use a biopsychosocial approach, meaning we’ll gently explore how emotional, mental, physical, and relational factors may be affecting you. This helps me understand the full picture of who you are, not just the challenges you’re facing. We will also identify strengths, supports, and initial goals to guide our work moving forward. Above all, the first session is about connection, understanding, and setting the foundation for a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic relationship.
What sets my work apart is that I understand therapy from both sides of the room. I have been a client myself, and that experience deeply informs how I show up as a therapist—with empathy, respect, and an understanding of how vulnerable it can feel to ask for help. I have worked across all levels of care, supporting clients in low to high acuity settings. This experience allows me to meet clients where they are, provide appropriate structure and support, and adapt treatment to the intensity of their needs. I bring a grounded, compassionate, and practical approach to therapy, combining clinical training with lived experience to create a space that is safe, supportive, and focused on meaningful change.
I work with individuals, teens, and families experiencing emotional distress related to trauma, grief and loss, eating disorders, addiction, suicidal thoughts, relationship concerns, and family disturbances. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated, or stuck in unhelpful patterns that interfere with daily functioning and relationships. I am well suited for clients who benefit from a structured, skills-based approach while also needing a trauma-informed and supportive therapeutic environment. I use CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care to help clients improve emotional regulation, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop effective coping strategies. My approach is appropriate for clients seeking practical tools, increased insight, and steady progress rather than quick fixes. I work collaboratively and at a pace that supports safety, consistency, and long-term change.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
With CBT you will learn to identify negative thought patterns, challenge them and replace them with realistic ones. You will learn more about how your behaviors influence you consequences which influence your thoughts (a cycle). You will learn to problem solve and manage emotions while improving coping strategies.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
With DBT, you will learn coping skills in 4 modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. DBT is especially helpful for those struggling to manage emotions, struggling with suicidal thoughts and those who struggle with interpersonal conflict.
Trauma-Focused CBT
With Trauma-Focused CBT, there are three phases: Stabilization, trauma processing and integration. You will be given psycho-education, grounding and coping skills, cognitive processing and gradual exposure to help manage effects of trauma. You will then learn to integrate traumatic memories into a coherent narrative.
3 ratings with written reviews
March 11, 2026
Katee is an amazing therapist, someone that brings real world solutions to many of life's challenges, strong analytical skills, always striving to empathize and understand. A gem among therapist that simply recite the DSM-5. Her vast experience provides confidence and assurance that you're working with someone that's extremely intentional and tactful.
February 19, 2026
Katee was so warm and open. She made me feel comfortable instantly. She didn’t judge me in the slightest about anything I said and didn’t show it on her face either. She listened intently and focused on my every word. She related to me and even made me laugh a couple times.
February 16, 2026
Very personable and was able to connect with her super easily! She’s super warm and very knowledgeable with a clear motive to help her clients. By far my favorite therapist that I’ve had