Katie Dines (she/her)

Do you find yourself yearning for someone who passed away? Has the grieving process caused a pit in your stomach and a lack of purpose in your life? Does it feel impossible to go about your day without your loved one there? Grieving is a confusing and complicated process. No one should have to work through it alone. Here at Heart & Mind Counseling, our goal is to support you as you process your grief and help you construct a new sense of identity in the wake of your loss.

Are you suffering from ruminating thoughts and fear of what will happen next? Do you feel unable to relax during the day and unable to sleep at night? Anxiety can interfere with every aspect of your life. It’s as if your mind races ahead to the worst-case scenario in every situation. As a result, maybe you can’t seem to slow down and enjoy the present. If you’re tired of feeling stuck in a tailspin of anxiety, let me help you prevent anxiety from interfering with your life.

Do you ever wonder if there is trauma in your life, but you’re not entirely sure? Have you been feeling overwhelmed, easily aggravated, and unable to sleep well? Do you experience flashbacks to painful events in your past? Trauma isn’t just hard—it’s confusing. Perhaps you have physical, mental, and emotional reactions to stress that you don’t understand. No one should have to wrestle with trauma alone.

Things are out of control! You dread going home after work. There is one problem after another, causing you angst, distress, and an inability to focus. Therapy helps families overcome problems that create divisions and conflict. Sessions are open to all family members, including children who can talk freely without punitive consequences. You can gain insight and understanding about what your children are feeling and experiencing at home. let’s work to help your family working together!

Trauma Therapy - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, helps your brain process the effects of trauma nonverbally. It gets to the root of your emotional wounds and focuses on reconciling the images and sensations attached to your traumatic memories. There is very little talking in EMDR. You only need to share what you’re willing to share. In the right hands, EMDR is safe and goes at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Alarmingly, drug addiction is actually considered to be a global pandemic impacting millions of people worldwide (Virrey Jr & Dominguez, 2021). The COVID19 Pandemic escalated addictions, alcohol use, drug use and gambling, due to isolation, uncertainty, and distress. Not only is the person addicted suffering, but the addiction has negative consequences for the person’s family and friends. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please call me for a free consultation.

Does your partner use tactics to control you? Are you fearful of what they might do next? Domestic abuse can be mental, physical, economic, sexual and stalking. Occurrences will escalate and this behavior impacts everyone living in the home. No one should be abused. Unfortunately, this happens more often than we realize. I have gained insights over the years by working with domestic abuse survivors. If you or someone you know is experiencing any form of domestic abuse-get help!