Licensed to practice in Louisiana and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Insomnia/Sleep Issues, Trauma and PTSD and 6 more.
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New to Grow
Hi, I'm Katie. With over seven years of dedicated experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my practice is built on a foundation of clinical excellence and compassionate, evidence-based care. I am deeply committed to helping you navigate your most challenging moments by utilizing proven therapeutic models and a direct, goal-oriented approach. I believe that therapy is a collaborative partnership. Together, we won't just talk about the challenges you are facing—we will actively work to understand them and build a practical roadmap toward relief and healing.
Taking the first step to start therapy can feel daunting, so I want to make our initial meeting as comfortable and straightforward as possible. Our first session is primarily an opportunity for us to get to know one another and to ensure we are a good fit. We will move at a pace that feels safe for you, especially when discussing sensitive topics like trauma, depression, or significant life stressors.
I offer targeted, evidence-based support tailored to your needs. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma treatments, specifically Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). These clinical approaches provide practical tools to effectively manage depression, anxiety, trauma, nightmares, insomnia, and major life stressors.
I am best positioned to serve adults and elders who are motivated to actively participate in their own healing but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or held back by past experiences. My ideal clients often come to therapy with a readiness for change, looking for practical tools and structure. Common Concerns & Challenges Many of the individuals I work with are navigating: Deep-Rooted Trauma & PTSD: Processing painful memories, childhood trauma, or acute distressing events that continue to impact daily life and relationships. High Anxiety & Burnout: Managing racing thoughts, chronic worry, panic, or the overwhelming stress that comes with demanding careers and life transitions. Sleep Disturbances: Addressing insomnia, chronic nightmares, or disrupted sleep patterns that amplify daily stress. Client Mindset & Goals My practice is an excellent fit for you if you value a transparent, collaborative relationship and appreciate a therapist who is active and engaged in the room. You will benefit most from my approach if your goals include: Engaging in structured, goal-oriented modalities like CBT, CPT, or Prolonged Exposure to target specific challenges. Developing concrete, actionable coping strategies to reclaim control over your thoughts and daily routine. Understanding the "why" behind your patterns while focusing heavily on the "how" of moving forward. If you are ready to approach your mental health with a sense of purpose, curiosity, and a desire for tangible progress, we will work exceptionally well together.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i) is a structured, short-term program designed to help you overcome chronic sleep issues by retraining your brain and body how to sleep again. Unlike sleeping pills, which just mask the symptoms, CBT-i targets the underlying thoughts and behaviors that keep you tossing and turning.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented form of talk therapy based on a simple idea: how we think affects how we feel and how we act. When you are going through a tough time, it is easy to fall into negative patterns of thinking and behaving without even realizing it. CBT gives you the tools to catch those patterns, map them out, and change them. Instead of just exploring where these habits came from in your past, CBT focuses heavily on the here and now. Ultimately, CBT doesn't change the stressful situations life throws at you, but it completely changes how your mind and body respond to them.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a structured, short-term treatment designed to help you process and heal from trauma or PTSD. When you experience trauma, your brain can get "stuck" trying to make sense of it, often leading to automatic, painful beliefs like, "It was my fault," or "I can never trust anyone again." CPT gives you the tools to change the story you tell yourself about the event so you can finally move forward. How It Works Identify Stuck Points: You and your therapist pinpoint the specific, unhelpful thoughts that are keeping you trapped in your trauma. Challenge Your Thoughts: Instead of trying to force yourself to "forget" what happened, you learn to step back and look at these thoughts objectively. You will evaluate the actual evidence to break the grip of unearned guilt, shame, or fear. Reclaim Control: CPT focuses heavily on restoring balance to five core areas of your life that trauma typically disrupts: Safety, Trust, Control, Esteem, and Intimacy. In short: CPT doesn't change your past, but it changes how your past affects your present—allowing you to reduce PTSD symptoms and reclaim your life.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy is a highly effective, structured treatment designed to help you process and heal from trauma or PTSD. When you experience trauma, it is completely natural to want to avoid anything that reminds you of it. However, avoiding these memories, places, or activities can actually keep the fear alive and make your world feel smaller over time. PE works by helping you safely and gradually face these reminders, teaching your brain that the trauma is in the past and you are safe now. The therapy focuses on two main types of practice: Imaginal Exposure: In the safety of the therapy room, you will gently talk through the traumatic memory with your therapist. By revisiting the story in a controlled environment, the memory begins to lose its intense, overwhelming power, and your brain finally gets the chance to process it. In Vivo (Real-Life) Exposure: Together with your therapist, you will make a list of safe, real-world situations, places, or activities you’ve been avoiding because of the trauma (like crowded spaces or driving at night). You will gradually practice looping back into these activities at your own pace, proving to your nervous system that you can handle them. In short: PE breaks the power the memory has over your present life—helping you reduce fear, gain confidence, and reclaim your freedom.
Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology transforms therapy from simply managing symptoms to actively building a fulfilling life. Instead of focusing only on what is "broken," it uses your natural strengths to drive recovery. How It Works in Treatment Leveraging Strengths: We identify your core character traits—like resilience, humor, or curiosity—and use them as practical tools to navigate anxiety, trauma, or major life changes. Building Well-Being (PERMA): We focus on five core areas to move you past mere survival: cultivating Positive emotions, increasing Engagement in life, deepening Relationships, finding Meaning, and highlighting personal Accomplishments. Resilience Training: You will use actionable exercises between sessions—such as gratitude tracking or savoring positive moments—to retrain your brain to notice hope and opportunity. In short: It ensures therapy helps you actively build a meaningful life worth living, rather than just treating your symptoms.