Hi, I'm Katie! I use she/her pronouns.
FUN FACTS:
I have 2 dogs & 2 cats, and you are very likely to see them (or hear them) on Telehealth sessions. #workfromhomelife
I've been a social worker for over 18 years (15+ years as a therapist). I love working with people who are struggling to figure out what they love, and who want to be excited about their lives (work, relationships, etc)-- but just aren't right now. Let's change that!
After living in NYC for 18 years (Brooklyn for 16 years!), I relocated to the Catskills and then the Hudson Valley a few years back. While the move wasn’t exactly Covid-related, the timing lined up.
I believe that Black Lives Matter and white people need to step up, take accountability and do their own anti-racist work. I am actively involved working to continue my anti-racist work personally and in my community.
I say fuck a lot. If you don’t like that, I won’t be the therapist for you.
Education deets: I graduated from New York University with my MSW in 2008. I received my LCSW in 2014 and completed NYU’s Post Masters Advanced Clinical Practice program in Spring 2015. In 2022, I completed NYU’s Post Masters Certificate Program in Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice. I have also completed trainings focused on a more holistic approach to mental health and therapy, including completing: The Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method℠ and Mindfulness of the Breathing Body Teacher Training.
I have completed the first weekend of EMDR training and am able to utilize EMDR in sessions while I continue my training. I will complete the second weekend in September 2024.
In my spare time I enjoy exploring new places (by foot or bike), hiking in the Catskills, learning new things, gardening and I have enjoyed the challenge of training for endurance races (half & full marathons, triathlons, century rides, etc) but am not currently training for anything.
I’ve worked with so many people who say they are wanting to be more confident, and are waiting until that time comes to make some big changes in their lives. And I’ve dealt with my own confidence rollercoaster, and all the ways that shows up (and still sometimes shows up).
I’ve come to believe that waiting for confidence is a waste of time. I’m not always the most patient person (especially with myself).... So, why wait?
Let’s work together to make some of the big (and little) changes you’d like to see in your life. And let’s make them happen NOW. Ways to stop worrying about the things that don’t matter (aka giving no fucks), finding balance (with work, life, relationships, yourself) and being authentically you. Whatever that means. We can deal with the confidence piece later.
