I am licensed in Indiana with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Body image, Emptiness, Family Problems, Gender Dysphoria, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IN LMHC 39004047A
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She listens to everything I have to say and gives me good feedback
Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
Kathryn is helpful, supportive, empathic and knowledgeable . I always feel better after speaking with her even though the external conditions driving my depression are mostly intractable. I'm grateful that she has been so willing to help me despite my soul-taxing negativity!
Written on Oct 25, 2023 after therapy with Kathryn for 1 month
Excellent and engaged listener, really felt heard and understood.
Written on Aug 24, 2023 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kathryn is kind and compassionate. Speaking with her feels supportive and very nonjudgmental, like confiding in a friend (in the most professional way possible). I highly recommend her, especially if you need affirmation and support in areas of complex trauma, LGBT+ concerns, or if you just are feeling isolated and alone. I myself am training to be a therapist, and it's great to speak with a pair whose methods I can really relate to and respect. I hope that Kathryn and mental health professionals continue to be supported and valued at Betterhelp.
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd