About Katie
I didn’t come into this work to sit back and analyze people.
I came into it because I care about whether people actually feel understood.
Many of the people I work with have had experiences where they weren’t listened to—whether that’s in therapy, in medical systems, or in their everyday lives.
They’ve had to explain themselves. They’ve been misunderstood. Sometimes they’ve started to question their own experience because of it.
That’s something I take seriously in my work.
How I Work
Therapy with me is collaborative, direct, and grounded in real life.
My role is not to define your goals—but to support you in defining them for yourself.
Some days, that might mean getting through a medical appointment. Other days, it might mean finishing a task, setting a boundary, or just having a space where you don’t have to explain everything.
Wherever you are, I meet you there.
What We Might Work On
I work with clients navigating a range of experiences, including:
Gender identity and transition A space to explore your identity, navigate transition, or simply exist without having to explain yourself.
Neurodivergence (ADHD & autism) If focus, organization, or masking leaves you feeling exhausted, we work on building systems that actually fit your brain—not forcing you into expectations that don’t.
Chronic illness and medical systems Living with chronic illness can be exhausting. We focus on reducing the emotional toll, pacing in a way that’s sustainable, and navigating systems that don’t always listen.
Religious trauma If you’ve experienced harm in religious spaces, therapy can be a place to process that safely—without pressure around what you “should” believe.
My Background
I’m a licensed clinical social worker and a WPATH GEI SOC8 certified gender specialist, with over a decade of experience working with LGBTQ+ clients.
I also bring lived experience with ADHD and chronic pain, which shapes how I approach pacing, expectations, and what actually feels sustainable in real life.
My work is informed by approaches like CBT, solution-focused therapy, and talk therapy—but more than anything, it’s grounded in the relationship we build.
Outside of Therapy
Outside of work, I recharge through live music, time at home with my dogs and cats, and creative, hands-on things like journaling and working with paper.
Those moments help keep me grounded—and they’re a reminder that healing doesn’t always happen in big breakthroughs, but in smaller, meaningful shifts over time.
Starting Therapy
Starting therapy can feel like a big step—especially if you’ve had experiences where you weren’t understood.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out.
If you’d like, we can start with a free 10-minute consultation to see if this feels like a good fit