Hi, call me Katie! I am a master of social work graduate from California State University, Sacramento and a licensed therapist. I have 8 years of work experience, 5 1/2 of which I have been working in a mental health setting (crisis stabilization, crisis residential, outpatient). I specialize in working with clients who: are coping with addictions; are dually diagnosed with mental illness and addiction; are experiencing stress or anxiety; have faced trauma and abuse; and who are coping with grief and loss.
Previous clients have described me as easy to talk to, calming, empathic, and warm. Some of the modalities and approaches I incorporate into my practice include: dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and harm reduction.
Since we are all unique as human beings I believe it is important to have a personalized approach when working with clients. Your treatment plan will look nothing like another client's treatment plan.
There are a few truths I stand by in my practice:
1. DIVERSITY is beautiful and important. I believe in treating everyone with respect, humility, and kindness. I like to approach my clients' unique stories from a lens of curiosity and compassion. I've done my job well if you feel seen and heard in every facet of your identity.
2. YOU ARE THE EXPERT of your own story. Often times we already have the internal wisdom and strength to overcome the challenges we face. My job is to support you with time, a space, and the attention to feel safe to do so.
3. YOU ARE BRAVE. It takes courage to take those first steps towards change. My job is to empower you and support you in doing so.
More about me: I live in Northern California with my dog (a corgi named Leo) and in my free time I enjoy writing, going into nature, cooking, reading, traveling, and daydreaming. I am also an Enneagram 4 and an ISFJ.
Additional areas of focus: Codependency, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, First Responder Issues, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 121581