Kalie Geitner

You may be feeling overwhelmed, struggling with self-doubt, or unsure how to put your experiences into words. I offer a welcoming space where you can explore those feelings without pressure to have everything figured out. As a therapist, I help clients better understand their emotions, navigate challenges, and build confidence in themselves. I bring warmth, curiosity, and creativity to our work, making room for conversation, reflection, and play when helpful. I want to understand what matters to you so we can work toward changes that fit your life.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and creative. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you explore connections between your thoughts, feelings, and actions, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to practice managing strong emotions and navigating stressful situations. I also incorporate play and creative activities when helpful for expressing feelings and exploring experiences. In sessions, we may talk through a recent challenge, notice patterns, and practice a skill you can use in daily life. Together, we’ll adapt our work to your goals and move at a pace that supports both comfort and growth.

Our first session will be a guided conversation focused on getting to know each other. We’ll start with introductions and review confidentiality and what to expect from therapy. Then I’ll ask about what brings you in, your experiences, and what you hope to work toward. We’ll leave time for your questions and discuss next steps together. You can share at your own pace and let me know if something feels difficult to discuss. It’s okay to feel nervous or unsure where to begin. I’ll help guide the conversation.