What is therapy like? What does a typical session with you look like?

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I am an eating disorder and DBT specialist with over 20 years of experience helping all kinds of clients re-claim their lives and their mental health.

A typical session consists of identifying and addressing a client’s concerns. This may include identifying values, goal setting, emotional awareness, processing trauma, and skill development.  I strive to bring sincerity, thoughtfulness, and nonjudgmental curiosity to session. I also offer humor and a light hearted but reverent approach to engaging clients.  

I specialize in supporting clients in their desire to heal and enhance their lives. I enjoy helping individuals cultivate inner awareness. I collaborate with clients to equip them with skills to pursue their authentic goals.

Sessions are typically 45-60 minutes. We can discuss if you would like sessions to be more structured and guided or if you prefer sessions to be more open ended.

I am licensed social worker specializing in substance use, trauma and mental wellness. I received my undergraduate degree in psychology and graduate degree in social work at the University of Michigan. I am currently participating in a three-year Somatic Experiencing training through the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute. I also have training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy(ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical behavioral Therapy (DBT). My treatment approach is interactive, empathetic, eclectic, nonjudgmental, holistic, and strength based. As a therapist, I integrate a multitude of treatment modalities to create an individualized plan to optimize each person’s unique healing process.

Therapy with me is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to you. In our sessions, we’ll talk about what’s been weighing on you, explore patterns or experiences that may be contributing to how you feel, and work together to find practical ways to help you move forward. I strive to create a space that feels comfortable and genuine—where you can be open without fear of judgment. Some sessions may focus on processing emotions, while others may involve learning coping strategies, building insight, or working through specific challenges like anxiety, trauma, or life transitions. I integrate evidence-based approaches while also keeping things conversational and natural. We move at your pace, focus on what matters most to you, and work toward helping you feel more confident, balanced, and in control of your life. 

I attended University of Baltimore and earned my Master of Science in Applied Psychology in 2014. Over the past 8 years, I have been practicing therapy in a variety of outpatient settings. Currently, I am providing individual therapy for adults with a variety of diagnosis and issues. My treatment is individualized to meet the needs of my clients.

Therapy with me is going to bring out the irony and humor in situations in a way that is not damaging to the therapeutic process. In other words, I use sarcasm and I'm always my genuine self. My goal is to create a space where people can take a deep breath and relax without me needing to guide them to do so. 

Hi! I am a Masters-Level Mental Health Counselor and I have been in the mental health field since 2020. Before working in outpatient, I specialized in eating disorders in a clinic setting. I have also became familiar with PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and personality disorders. My treatment model is centered around CBT, DBT, and REBT. This means that I focus on the interaction of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and place emphasis on irrational thought processes. 

Sessions may look different depending on what you are coming to counseling for. Typically, my sessions are a mixture of talk-therapy, education about the brain and body within the context of your experiences and practicing helpful skills for improving management of anxiety and other challenging emotions. The time you have in each session is truly your own and it is my honor to create an experience which meets your needs on any given day.

Hey there! My name is Katie and I specialize in helping late teens and young adults experience freedom from anxiety. I began working with individuals struggling with anxiety disorders back in 2018 and have been focused on learning as much as possible about anxiety and the inner workings of the brain and body in those who experience anxiety. I strongly believe in the mind-body connection and have seen powerful transformations from using this information to create lasting changes to our mental health.

Sessions are typically 50 minutes and we start with what is causing you the most stress or pain. It feels like a comforting conversation

I am an experienced counselor who offers individual counseling to those who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, eating disorders or personality disorders. I am an anti-diet and HAES therapist. My primary approach is trauma focused, cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused.

There's rarely a session I have that doesn't include some elements of laughter or levity, but there's also plenty of opportunities in session for us to work on what brings you here, and for me to (gently or not so gently) call you out on your stuff.

Like many therapist profiles, this page could list my degrees and credentials, provide a vague description of what clients I work with, and be distant but warm; however, that is not how I work with clients or how I am in the world. I want this page to help you decide if we’ll work well together, not just list the things I’ve done. What you probably want to know is 1) do I know what I’m doing and 2) are we a good fit in working together. I have been working in the mental health field, specifically with eating disorders, since 2014 in a variety of capacities including inpatient, residential, and crisis stabilization programs. I am passionate about eating disorder recovery and collaborating with patients to find balance in their lives. I am body-positive and Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned. I have experience in working with families, couples, and individuals in addition to facilitating group therapy. My primary focus lies in helping to support clients and their loved ones in understanding and moving forward in the path to recovery through individual and family therapy. I have earned the distinction of being a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) by the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, and have been an officeholder for the Heartland chapter of iaedp since 2019 and remained committed to pursuing ongoing education within the field. There are so many people who hesitate to come to therapy or to move forward in eating disorder recovery due to having been previously unsuccessful with a “one size fits all” approach. I work with you to figure it out. I’m not a smile-and-nod, sit in silence type of therapist. I'll call you out on your BS, but I can do that in a way where we can both laugh. I'm not afraid to talk about anything you need to talk about. Intrusive thoughts? Feeling like you’re the only person to feel this way? You’d be surprised to find that you’re not alone. Therapy will provide a safe space to be yourself and a supportive environment to help meet you where you’re at and work towards creating lasting change in your life.