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About My Clients
Katie works with clients across the lifespan, with a focus on adolescents and young adults. She has specialized experience with borderline personality disorder, suicidality and self-harm, eating disorders, and PTSD, while also supporting clients with a wide range of mental health concerns. She strives to meet clients where they are, honoring their unique experiences while guiding them toward meaningful change.
My Background and Approach
Katie’s approach is rooted in behavioral principles, with specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and experience utilizing techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She emphasizes the influence of environmental and systemic factors in shaping behavior while also working to meet the individualized needs of her clients, balancing skill development with insight-oriented work. Katie has provided care in a variety of settings, including partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and an adherent DBT private practice, which has given her a broad perspective on client needs and treatment approaches.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Katie views the therapeutic relationship as a central mechanism of change, facilitating growth in self-awareness, adaptability, and interpersonal effectiveness. She works to establish a collaborative therapeutic alliance that fosters both support and accountability, empowering clients to honor their current experiences while also moving toward lives that feel more aligned with their values. She has found that approaching therapy with both empathy and straightforwardness fosters significant personal growth, helping clients build self-respect, deepen relationships, and strengthen self-awareness. Katie is committed to supporting clients as they fully engage in the challenging but rewarding work of growth and change.