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Kate Younkins

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Eating disorders, OCD, Maternal mental health
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with children and families. I have a strong background in supporting individuals with special healthcare needs, as well as those dealing with substance use disorders, depression, and anxiety.

I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals through eating disorders, OCD, depression, anxiety, as well as navigating significant life transitions, including loss and parenthood.

My approach to therapy

I take a strengths-based approach, recognizing that each individual is the expert on their own life and possesses unique strengths that can be used to foster growth and positive change.

I practice from a trauma-informed perspective and blend a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Psychodynamic, Solutions-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to best support individual needs and goals.

What you can expect from me

My approach focuses on enhancing current functioning by setting realistic goals, while also exploring the underlying factors that contribute to existing patterns of behavior.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Humorous, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Pittsburgh
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Eating disorders, OCD, Maternal mental health
  • More specialties
    Depression, Physical health issues, Trauma, Diabetes
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavior Modification, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Narrative Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Children, Adolescents, Seniors, Infants / Toddlers
  • Languages
    English