I have an undergraduate degree in political science with a focus on human rights from Simon's Rock College of Bard. I earned a masters in counseling with a focus on trauma studies and marginalized communities from Lesley University. I am currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a LMHC. I began my career in human services as a teenager and have worked as a tutor, coach, big sister, caseworker, clinician and program coordinator in various agencies. I have experience in both urban and rural communities. In the past decade, I have worked in schools, residential programs, detention facilities, outpatient clinics, urgent care/crisis centers, emergency rooms and veterans programs. I approach my work with the belief that life is often difficult and overwhelming, but we all have the ability to heal and recover with the right support, guidance and resources. I use a range of therapies including DBT, CBT, trauma counseling, grief counseling, mindfulness and client centered therapy, as well as connecting clients to appropriate resources in their community.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MA LMHC 10627
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I have been in therapy with Kate since January so for 10 months and it's the first time I have gone into therapy for myself for an extended period of time and taken control of my mental health. I really like Kate, she has a similar style to myself and is funny but takes my issues seriously and we problem solve how I can deal with serious situations. I have never felt talked over or belittled for my problems and its a good step for me as I navigate my early 20s
Written on Oct 03, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Katherine is amazing. She is so easy to talk to and very relatable. She makes my session go by so fast as I find it incredibly easy to talk to her. I am always writing to her and she gets back to me and offers feedback on what I have to say and I know that I can depend on her and her feedback.
Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Katherine always listens to me and talks me through situations that usually make me anxious so calmly. When I talk to her I don’t feel like I’m talking to a therapist. It’s more like a conversation with someone in your life you’ve known for a while and can trust.
Written on May 15, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Katherine is extremely knowledgeable, listens and engages. She is also very flexible with appointments.
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Katherine is a great therapist. She is responsive and has been so helpful.
Written on Mar 18, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 8 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Katherine is a very empathetic and curious listener. She offers solid advice and feedback which was very helpful.
Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue