Katie Haupt

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with more than 15 years of experience in community mental health. I have worked across a wide range of settings, including outpatient therapy, crisis services, and intensive community programs, and have supported people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. In addition to providing therapy, I have supervised clinical teams and led mental health programs, giving me a broad perspective on what truly helps people heal.

I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. I provide LGBTQ+ affirming care and am committed to creating a space where clients of all identities feel respected, understood, and safe to be themselves. My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I believe therapy should feel like a steady place where you can be honest about what you’re going through—without judgment or pressure to be anything other than yourself. I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship and helping clients develop practical tools while also making space for deeper healing and self-understanding.

My greatest strengths as a clinician are creating a calm, emotionally safe space and meeting clients with warmth, honesty, and respect. I take a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, and I’m especially attuned to people who carry a lot of responsibility for others while struggling quietly themselves. Clients often appreciate my steady, nonjudgmental presence, as well as my ability to balance deep empathy with practical tools that help them feel more grounded, self-compassionate, and in control of their lives.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. In our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and making sure you feel as comfortable as possible.

I’ll ask some questions about what brought you to therapy, what you’ve been struggling with, and what you hope might feel different in your life. There’s no pressure to share everything at once—we’ll move at a pace that feels manageable for you. You’re always in control of what you choose to talk about.

We’ll also spend some time discussing your goals, answering any questions you have about the therapy process, and talking about what our work together might look like. My goal for the first session is for you to feel heard, respected, and a little more at ease about the process.

You don’t need to prepare anything or have the “right” words. Just showing up is enough, and we’ll take it one step at a time together.