Hi there! My name is Kalie, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker in PA. I graduated from Edinboro University with a Masters of Social Work, and have worked in the mental health and insurance fields for 10+years. I've worked with children, adolescents, and adults both in community and in direct outpatient therapy environments.
First of all, it takes a lot of courage to take that first step and reach out to find support. In my therapy practice, I recognize the strength it takes to ask for help, and I focus on building a good foundation for the therapeutic relationship with warmth, humor, and open-mindedness. I like to use an eclectic blend of therapy modalities, including CBT to understand the mind-behavior connection, somatic and mindfulness practices to manage stress and anxiety, and a holistic "de-colonized" approach, because our environments contribute to our overall mental health. As your therapist, I fully believe in meeting you where you're at and offering a new perspective to help you work through life stressors, anxiety, religious trauma, and depression.
After a quick 15-min consultation call to confirm we are a good fit (Open Mondays recurring 9-5 EST), our first sessions will consist of getting to know each other, understanding the reason for you seeking therapy at this time, and some intake paperwork that will cover your history (symptoms, prior treatment, etc.). We'll put together a treatment plan that reflects YOUR goals. You'll leave your first session feeling heard, validated, and hopeful about your healing.
