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Katie Underwood, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes ADHD
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hello! I’m looking forward to helping you work through any life stressors by equipping you with the necessary tools to live your best life. I have a masters degree in art therapy and I am currently a registered art therapist and a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. I have 11 years of experience working with clients affected by trauma and abuse, ADHD, anxiety, autism, self-esteem issues, abandonment, and interpersonal relationships. My motto is that even a broken crayon can still work- in other words even if we are broken from life situations we still have the potential for greatness and success. I love being able to apply my art as therapy skills to provide my clients for an additional outlet on top of traditional talk therapy to express themselves in less vulnerable ways. Finally, I believe therapy should include some grit and grace- there are going to be days when you’ll have to grit your teeth as you work through hard issues but if you give yourself grace during that time and allow yourself to be forgiving towards yourself and others, you will flourish.

Professional experience

11yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes ADHD

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LMHC MH22045

Reviews

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Excellent care so far

Written on Mar 03, 2024 after therapy with Katie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

I feel very comfortable with her and feel listened to. She has been key to my progress. I am super grateful.

Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Katie for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem

Katie has helped me in so many ways.

Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Katie for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem

Katie has helped me start to understand some of the things I do unconsciously that no longer serve me. She is an amazing listener. I look forward to her talking with her each week.

Written on Dec 14, 2023 after therapy with Katie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Katie a wonderful therapist. She’s so kind and gentle with her approach yet effective. I love working with her and look forward to therapy now.

Written on Dec 07, 2023 after therapy with Katie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Katie is amazing

Written on Nov 21, 2023 after therapy with Katie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd