Are you ready for change? Are you experiencing anxiety, relationship strain, or irritability? Or, maybe just feeling stuck? I have a heart for encouraging others to develop a deeper level of personal, social, spiritual and professional growth in their lives. You can find inner peace and experience greater satisfaction in your life and in your relationships.
Hello! My name is Katherine Garity and I’ve been a therapist for almost 15 years in a variety of settings including private practice, large healthcare systems, and schools. I’m glad you found the courage to invest in yourself! It can feel like a big step but one worth taking.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with all ages but now work primarily with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, interpersonal problems, codependency, parenting challenges, blended families, and career transitions. In addition to my clinical experience, I have extensive experience in Human Resources, so I also enjoy working with those who are in the midst of career struggles, experiencing workplace difficulties, and senior leaders interested in becoming more effective in their role.
In this crazy, fast-paced world it seems that a solution focused approach combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tends to work well. However, there may be times when we need to slow down and peal back the layers to get to the heart of the matter. In the end, my style is empathic, empowering, and directive.
I believe we all have a natural drive to flourish. I understand how overwhelming therapy can be. You may feel that you'll never get "unstuck", but I'll be there every step of the way, holding hope for you, until you find your own strength and inspiration. It would be my privilege to support you as you create changes and experience healing in your life.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180.006767
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Katherine Garity. 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.
I absolutely loved working with Katherine Garity. She really made me feel heard and was so patient and compassionate. She is a wonderful listener with extremely helpful insights backed by her experience and obvious skill as a therapist. Katherine made me feel supported while patiently waiting for me to come to my own conclusions about some very tough decisions in my life. She was encouraging and also realistic. I would recommend Katherine to absolutely anybody and am so grateful to have been able to work with her.
Written on Aug 23, 2021 after therapy with Katherine for 6 months
Really enjoying my sessions with Katherine. I was very hesitant in seeking out therapy because "I'm not the therapy type" and I figured i would have a hard time opening up. First session I had with Katherine I felt very comfortable and was able to open right up and the session went by way quicker than I expected.
Sessions are productive and discussions lead to plans and action.
Written on Jun 02, 2021 after therapy with Katherine for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Katherine Garity has helped me immensely during my time in graduate school. It has been a stressful period in my life and with her help, I have managed to keep my stress to a minimum while continuing to work on my growth as a person.
Written on May 13, 2021 after therapy with Katherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Katherine has helped me understand in simple ways how to improve the overall quality of my life, my relationship and my role as a parent and partner.
Written on Apr 19, 2021 after therapy with Katherine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's wonderful, and I will continue my sessions with her.
Written on Mar 27, 2021 after therapy with Katherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue
I like that she has experience working in a variety of settings, and how positive she is.
Written on Mar 08, 2021 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd