- Eating concerns
- Trauma recovery
- Anxiety and mood
About Katherine
Katherine commonly helps people dealing with eating concerns and recovery from addiction. She also supports those facing trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image struggles, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Career concerns and parenting stress are also part of her focus.
Her style is straightforward and compassionate. Sessions mix conversation, problem-solving, and skill practice. She aims to be nonjudgmental and genuine, and she often uses a bit of humor to ease difficult topics.
Katherine’s approach draws from psychodynamic work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and dialectical behavior therapy techniques. She explains ideas plainly and helps people try new ways of responding to problems between sessions.
People who choose her can expect goal-oriented support that balances understanding the past with learning practical skills for today. Her Tennessee location is listed for regional context, and she works in English.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama, Virginia, Vermont
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Psychodynamic work focuses on patterns that developed over time. It helps people connect current struggles to earlier relationships and life events, which can clarify why certain reactions keep repeating.Cognitive behavioral strategies break big problems into small, manageable steps. This approach teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and some eating or addiction concerns.
Dialectical behavior therapy techniques emphasize emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. These skills help when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationships are strained.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made.
If you plan to try therapy online, confirm the available session formats before booking since they are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer fewer distractions and quieter surroundings, while others appreciate not needing to be on camera for every meeting. These practical adjustments can help therapy fit into everyday life without changing its focus.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Katherine help with?
She helps people with eating concerns, addiction recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and body image issues, relationship and intimacy-related struggles, parenting stress, anger, bipolar concerns, and career-related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is warm and direct. Sessions combine understanding past patterns with practical skills and goal-focused steps.
How long has she been practicing?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is listed as practicing in Tennessee.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.