Katie Najarian

Hi, I'm Katie, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over seven years of post graduate experience. With my Masters in Social Work from Smith College School of Social Work, my practice is grounded in a psychodynamic approach. A lot of what shapes us happens outside of our awareness. We can find ourselves reacting in ways we don’t fully understand or repeating patterns we don’t want to repeat. I’m interested in helping you slow those patterns down, understand where they come from, and develop a different relationship with the parts of yourself that may be contributing to distress.

I support individuals navigating issues related to anxiety, depression, relationships, family, life transitions, self-esteem and perfectionism with warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for the whole self. I enjoy working with individuals who feel ready to explore their inner world and engage in deep clinical work to understand and heal the underlying roots of their concerns.

My practice is tailored to each unique client I see. In addition to my psychodynamic training, I often incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS) work into my practice. IFS aims to help folks understand the different parts of themselves (for example the parts that feel anxious, overwhelmed, critical) so they can respond to challenges with more compassion, clarity, and choice. Additionally, I draw from cognitive-behavioral modalities, somatic therapies and mindfulness based approaches when here and now skills would be beneficial to re-establish stability.

In our first few sessions, we’ll slow down, get curious, and begin connecting your experiences to the parts of you that want healing. My hope is that you leave feeling seen, steadier, and more connected to the life you want to live.