Philosophy + Approach

Most of the clients I work with are people just like you- working professionals who are experiencing success in many areas of their life but find that they are tired of carrying specific relationships, symptoms, or issues on their own. Some of the folks I work with are individuals who have tried therapy in the past, but haven't found it to be beneficial. They are looking for more than just "symptom management" and want to dig deep into the root system of their current concerns. My goal is to work myself out of a job by identifying and working with the root of your issue or concerns- not just the symptoms. I want you to leave my office with authentic, lasting change.

I believe that counseling is a highly personal experience and I strive to craft a therapy space that is tailored to you and is therefore unique for each client I meet with. I hold fast to the conviction that counseling works best when clients trust their therapist and feel the freedom to be themselves without fear of judgement. The research shows us that majority of the change individuals experience is not due to specific techniques or interventions, but rather to the therapeutic relationship. With that in mind, I encourage openness and feedback in the counseling space, knowing that it only serves to better your experience and outcomes.

I work from a trauma-informed lens with a keen eye for how systemic injustice (racism, ableism, patriarchy, queer phobia, fat phobia, sexism, etc.) impacts our experience of mental health. I do not pretend that any amount of therapy is going to undo systemic oppression, but I am here to encourage your cultivation of safety in a world that is fundamentally unsafe for anyone living with a marginalized identity. I believe in your fundamental wisdom, value, and trustworthiness.

From a therapeutic orientation perspective, I work from an Existential Psychotherapy framework that posits that conflict arises from individuals confronting the “givens” of existence- freedom, death, isolation and meaning. I also draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy. I have been trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a form of trauma treatment.

Office Hours

Mondays
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Tuesdays
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Thursdays
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Additional hours available upon request and subject to counselor availability

THERAPEUTIC orientation

• Existential Psychotherapy

• Internal Family Systems

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

• Accelerated Resolution Therapy (Level 1 Trained)

Safe to be Raw and Authentic.

“As an external processor, I was grateful to establish a quick and natural trust and friendship with Katie and dialogue about life with her, regardless if I was struggling with depression at the time. I appreciated that she let me come to conclusions myself and that she didn't romanticize or spiritualize my experiences and struggles. I felt safe to be raw and authentic.”

- Client