How do you work with clients with depression?

I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with additional training and experience in treating addiction. My time spent helping people deal with dependency and mental health issues has made me passionate about guiding those with addictions through recovery and into a more stable life. As addiction and mental health are most often related, treating them together is an approach that I have found is an effective path to emotional wellbeing. Being dual board-certified in Psychiatry and Adult/Geriatrics along with many years treating the incarcerated has shown me the effectiveness of my safe and non-judgemental approach. Whether you need someone to speak with for just a few minutes or desire something long-term contact me and we will work together to help you find the life you want! TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY: My treatment philosophy is rooted in a client-focused approach, prioritizing each individual's unique needs, strengths, and goals. I strive to create a supportive, collaborative environment where clients feel heard and empowered to actively participate in their healing journey. Through compassionate, personalized care, I am dedicated to helping clients achieve lasting mental wellness.

With over a decade of experience, I offer individual and group therapy tailored to your unique needs. I’m trained in powerful, evidence-based approaches like EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, and CBT — which means we’ll work together to find strategies that truly support your growth and healing. In addition to clinical work, I’ve had the honor of presenting at national conferences, including the National Organization for Victims Advocacy and the Texas Council for Family Violence. Locally, I collaborate with schools and organizations to promote mental wellness in our community. My specialties include working with trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, relationship issues, neurodivergence (including ADHD and autism support), LGBTQIA+ identity, spirituality, self-harm, and more. I also offer virtual therapy through telehealth, making it easy to connect no matter where you are.

Hello, great to meet you. I currently hold a doctorate degree in counseling where I work with youth, adolescents, adults, group, and family therapy. My goal as a therapist is to understand the clients needs and assist with the proper tools needed to restore positive, and healthy living that have been impeded. Clients will have a total holistic view of life in areas that promote a healthy level of awareness and change. I consider myself as affirming, empowering, and warm. I look forward to working with you.

I’ve been a Professional psychotherapist for 25 years.  I enjoy the journey of therapy with individuals, couples and families.  I see clients from all walks of life and a vast variety of issues.  My best reward is helping my clients reach their desired goals and achieve optimum emotional wellness.  I specialize in trauma related issues, as well as relationship issues.

Thank-you for considering my services. I have been providing substance use disordered treatment for over twenty years. I have experience in private, nonprofit, and the criminal justice settings. I am a Nevada licensed alcohol and drug counselor.

Clinical social worker with 21 years of experience providing clinical care and counseling for individuals couples and families struggling with depression/anxiety / life transitions. Expertise in grief counseling and serious illness .  

I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, eating disorders, and anxiety. I am an Associate-level therapist with experience working with clients in recovery from eating disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders in outpatient settings as well as in treatment at higher levels of care. I understand the unique pressures working in the arts and entertainment industry, and offer care to those who struggle to balance external image with internal thoughts. I utilize a non-judgemental, casual, creative style to therapy, informed by various modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Radically-Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Polyvagal Therapy. I work collaboratively with clients to determine when finding your narrative can help you identify how you see yourself in your worldview, or when a “bottom up” or skills-based approach may be more supportive. My goal is to empower you with the right tools and information that will help you build skills needed to get the most out of life.  

Growing up in New York state, I had always wanted to change the world and help people. From a very young age, I remember getting a “doctor” gift for my birthday with the plastic stethoscope, and the “doctor Katie” printed on the jacket. After “listening” to my mother’s heart, I sat her down and said “mommy, how are you today?”. As I got older and the topic of psychology and neuroscience were explained to me, I began becoming fascinated with the brain and specifically the mind. I am also a dancer and dance teacher, and dance and physical movement have always been such a big part of my life. It made complete sense to me to use dance as an emotional outlet. This was my savior throughout any and all hardships I’ve faced. I love spreading my passion for the art of dance and the emotional release it has, so it made perfect sense to start to marry the two worlds together: psychology and dance. This led me to gain an Associates degree in Humanities with emphasis in performing arts, specifically dance. Then onto my Bachelor’s where I studied psychology with an emphasis on neuroscience. From there, I took a bold risk and moved across the country to San Diego and attended University of San Diego for my Masters degree in Counseling, specialization Clinical Mental Health. While at USD, I received my Practicum placement at an organization that works with Tribally enrolled and Tribally affiliated Native Americans/Alaska Natives where I have been able to further explore my passion for holistic counseling and alternative forms of counseling such as incorporating dance and movement into sessions. I take a very Person-Centered approach where I allow you, the client to be the guide, as you are the expert in your life and I am here to help you walk on that path and decide what works best for you. I draw from various therapeutic interventions including Gestalt theory, neurobiology, EFT, Attachment theory, Mindfulness based practices, CBT and DBT. I utilize play therapy with younger clients and with those who are interested in physical movement. I hope through our work together, you gain a sense of grounded self, peace within your world, and new perspectives that will support and advance your growth and healing.