Kati Niekerk

My name is Kati Niekerk and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), based in Madison, Wisconsin. I view therapy as a collaborative effort between the therapist and the client. My aim is to help clients identify their values and goals, and then create a plan to help them get closer to those values and goals. I use CBT and mindfulness to help clients better understand themselves and their environments, and DBT to build the skills needed to live as the best versions of themselves.

I want all my clients to feel safe showing up as their authentic selves. I aim to provide a trauma-informed, queer-, polyamorous-, and neurodivergent-affirming space. I take a client-led approach while offering acceptance and genuineness.

In a first session, I want to get to know my clients and focus on what is most important to them. Through trust and relationship-building, I can provide perspective and feedback to help clients refine their goals.