Hi! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. If you are exploring Better Help, I think it's most likely because you or a loved one is facing a significant challenge right now, or perhaps it's a chronic challenge, and you've thought about therapy many times but weren't sure where to turn. First, seeking therapy is not an easy decision and I want to commend you for taking this step. Second, finding the right connection with a therapist is, in my opinion, equally important to finding one with excellent training and experience.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 11 years of experience. The bulk of those years I spent working with families struggling with complex family trauma and mental health issues. In most recent years, I have been working with children and families in foster care; foster care is a system with a lot of moving parts and often these families, not just the children, are experiencing many challenging circumstances that they need help navigating through. I also have pastoral counseling experience and have counseled with couples and individuals in the church setting for several years.
My style of therapy is warm, interactive, and personal. I believe that everyone's struggle is different and therefore, the approach needs to be unique to the individual.
Treating people with sensitivity, dignity, and compassion at all times is important to me. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels or in placing limitations on someone because of a current struggle. I tend to gravitate towards Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems Theory. I am also a Christian who believes in God; I believe that God is a good, and loving Father who has both the desire and ability to heal and restore hearts that are wounded. I believe that faith and spirituality play an important role in our emotional health and overall well-being. However, I will cater my approach to your needs and what helps you to feel the most comfortable. You are the most important person in this process to me.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 083818
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Katelyn Peers. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Katelyn is amazing. She is so helpful when I’m feeling frustrated and confused. She helps me look at things in a different light and helps me to keep myself focused and on track. She responds in a timely manner and to every part of what i am saying
Written on Jul 25, 2024 after therapy with Katelyn for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She’s good at what she does
Written on Jul 12, 2024 after therapy with Katelyn for 4 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
My life, career, and family would not be as healthy as it is if not for Katelyn. She is direct, respectful, honest, kind, and has helped me see things in a healthy way. She has truly been a blessing.
Written on Jun 23, 2024 after therapy with Katelyn for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
She makes me feel safe to talk about my issues freely. She challenges me within my comfort zone and a bit outside but in baby steps. She cares
Written on Jun 08, 2024 after therapy with Katelyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Katelyn is great and I feel very safe with her! She checks in if she doesn’t hear from me and makes sure that I‘m okay.
Written on May 09, 2024 after therapy with Katelyn for 5 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Katelyn has been a great help to me. She's put me on a better path.
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Katelyn for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and coaching