Katy Vandruff (she, her)

MS, LPC
Accepting Clients

No one should have to go through this life alone. My focus is to be a safe and warm presence for you to share and process your experiences.

Licensed Professional Counselor in , TX

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My approach to therapy is centered on meeting individuals where they are at. I work with teens, college students, and adults experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, self-esteem, grief and loss, stress, and more. Life is messy. Together, we will navigate life's ups and downs.

My Background and Approach

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas Christian University in 2016 and my Master of Science in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2018. My counseling experience ranges from a community college counseling center, non-profit agency, and private practice. Additionally, I have experience working with adolescents and young adults in youth ministry and non-profit settings. All of these experiences have shaped my passion for counseling, mental health, and working with teens, college students, and young adults.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I have always been drawn to helping others with the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard and supported in this life, no matter what they are experiencing. I grew up in Dallas, TX and as a child I found myself as the “peacemaker” in my friendships and family, helping sort out conflict and wanting fairness for all. My parents often pointed out my empathetic nature (did anyone else cry when they watched Tarzan…? Just me?). I had a curiosity about the different ways we live, think, and feel as humans and questioned what makes us who we are. As a teenager, when my family experienced our own grief and loss through the deaths of several loved ones, I attended family counseling where I realized my gifts and personality may align with a career in counseling. Throughout my life it's been important to attend my own therapy. I've been able to experience what it's like to be in the client's seat and I believe it's allowed me to be a better therapist for my own clients.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Humanistic Therapy Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Other Techniques
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Relational Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Self-Esteem
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Spirituality
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $115 - 140/session

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