About Me
Hi, I'm Kate. First and foremost, I am a wife and mama to three girls. When I'm not working, I'm homeschooling and spending time with my family. I enjoy working out, hiking, being outdoors, reading books, photography, listening to podcasts, and my chickens. You'll likely always find me with an iced-coffee in my hand and water (of course).
I have been a therapist since 2016. I began my work as a therapist helping underprivileged children and teens before moving into private practice in 2020. Since then, I have become certified in Somatic Internal Family Systems, created a healing workbook for my clients, and have led several small groups. Currently, I am working towards getting certified as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
I believe that healing happens when people are met with genuine curiosity, compassion, and a sense of safety. Many of the struggles that bring people to therapy—anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in familiar patterns—are not signs that something is wrong with you. Often, they are the result of a nervous system that learned to adapt in order to survive difficult or overwhelming experiences. My approach to therapy is grounded in the understanding that our minds, bodies, and relationships are deeply interconnected. The ways we think, feel, and respond to others are shaped not only by our life experiences, but also by how our nervous systems learned to protect us.
In our work together, we slow down and explore these patterns with curiosity rather than judgment. I integrate somatic awareness, parts work, and attachment-focused therapy to help clients understand the deeper roots of their emotional and relational experiences. This often involves gently paying attention to body sensations, emotions, and internal protective responses that arise in the present moment. Many people discover that the reactions they struggle with—such as anxiety, shutdown, people-pleasing, self-criticism, or difficulty trusting others—are actually protective strategies that developed for good reasons. When these patterns are approached with understanding instead of resistance, meaningful change becomes possible.
My goal is to create a therapeutic space where all parts of your experience are welcome. Rather than forcing change, therapy becomes a process of listening, understanding, and allowing your nervous system to gradually experience more safety and flexibility. From this place, people often begin to feel more grounded in themselves, more connected in their relationships, and more able to navigate life’s challenges with resilience.
If you are considering therapy, I know reaching out can feel vulnerable. My hope is to offer a space where you feel supported, understood, and not alone in the process of healing and growth.