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. Many of the folks I work with are individuals who have tried therapy in the past, but found it difficult to find the right fit or approach. They are looking for more than just "symptom management" and want to dig deep into the root system of their current concerns. In my office, we’re heavy on the “whys” and “from wheres” and less on the quick fix.

I take a more laid-back, loosely structured approach to therapy, meaning you won’t find me handing out many worksheets or coming to therapy with a bulleted agenda. Instead you will find me eager to hear what you’ve been processing, where you are getting stuck, and available for what needs holding. Clients have told me I have a knack for good questions, giving language to things that felt nebulous, and creating a space where they can leave pretense at the door.

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 one or many marginalized identities. 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