My name is Kate. I am a psychotherapist with over 18 years experience in the field. My practice is LGBTQI+ focused, though clients of all identities work with me. Clients come to me to reduce distress and bring ease into their lives. I practice affirmative therapy that is trauma-informed, nonjudgmental, and direct. I view therapy as a collaborative journey towards self-discovery, healing, and symptom relief.
For 10 years, I provided psychotherapy at an LGBTQIA+ health center. I directed the Trauma Treatment Program and the DBT Program. My therapeutic approach draws primarily from from psychodynamic therapy, attachment-based therapy, mindfulness, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). My specialties include gender and sexuality, PTSD and complex trauma, BPD, anxiety, depression, substance (mis)use, low self esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, social anxiety, and repetitive body movements like hair pulling.
During our first therapy session, we will outline your goals, discuss your expectations, and leave plenty of time for you to ask me questions. We will create a therapy plan together that provides an environment for you to explore needs, process your past and present, and identify new approaches to challenges in your life.
