I need a therapist who
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You carry a lot all at once
On paper, you’re the one people count on
Partner, friend, parent, coworker, eldest daughter, group chat therapist… you do a lot of emotional heavy lifting. From the outside, it might look like you’re handling it: high-functioning, witty, “fine.” On the inside, it’s more complicated. Anxiety that won’t turn off. Perfectionism that won’t let you rest. Old trauma whispering time and again in the back of your mind. A shifting identity as you move through big life changes, motherhood, grief, or coming more fully into who you are. You want to feel like yourself again… you’re just not totally sure who that even is anymore.
You don’t need another space where you have to prove you’re trying hard enough. In therapy with me, you get to show up exactly as you are: messy, insightful, numb, spiraling, hopeful, all of the above. I bring humor, warmth, and a very human lens to the work we do together.
I’ll validate the parts of you that have been in survival mode for a long time, and I’ll gently challenge the stories that keep you stuck. We’ll look at the patterns, the nervous system stuff, the “why am I like this?” — and we’ll name them out loud so they stop running the show.
We slay the monsters together. Not by pretending they’re not there, but by turning toward them with curiosity, compassion, just enough dark humor to make the work feel human. Our work is about making room for you: your needs, your boundaries, your grief, your joy. All those things that have been squeezed to the edges while you tried to keep everything else running smoothly. Over time, we will help you feel less like you’re constantly bracing for impact and more like you’re actually living your life. You start to see your patterns clearly, trust your internal cues, and move with a steadier sense of who you are. And eventually, you realize: you are not the paper everyone hands you; you get to decide what belongs on it.
You don't need to spend an extra ounce of energy proving to me that you are worthy. That you are fiercely capable. That you are doing your best. That you're handling what this life has thrown at you. That you are enough. I believe in you, full stop. Period. As your resident hype girl, I will come to every session knowing that, and ready to remind you on the days that you forget. I will pour empathy and warmth into each session, ready to hear where you're at and help you find healing.
resident hype girl
I believe in holding space for multiple truths. In fact, my clients have (lovingly, I hope) nicknamed me the 'Yes, And Queen'. I’ll acknowledge where you’re at and validate your experience, while also helping you explore other possibilities and perspectives. Growth often comes from seeing that things aren’t always black and white, and I’m here to help you navigate those gray areas with compassion and clarity
yes, and
I bring my authentic self to each session, and that includes a little dark humor when it feels right. Sometimes, a good laugh can make things just a bit easier, and I believe humor is a powerful way to connect and lighten the load as we work through the tough stuff together.
humor
Your default is probably not to be gentle or kind to yourself. You criticize yourself enough, you don’t need a therapist to do more of that. I'm all about being real and direct, but with a gentle, warm approach. Just so we’re clear, that doesn't mean we let things slide--I'll hold you accountable, but gently. I'm laid-back and grounded, and I’m here to help guide you without making things feel heavier than they already are.
gentle kindness
True understanding starts with curiosity. I take the time to get to know you as a person and explore your unique experiences and context. By connecting with you on a human level first, I can better understand what's really going on and offer the most effective support for your journey.
curiosity
I’m on your team, no matter what. If someone else is in the wrong, I won't hesitate to throw a little shade (we all need validation)—but when it comes to your blind spots, I’ll help you see them with kindness, making sure you feel supported as you work through it.
do no harm but take no shit
WHAT TO EXPECT
By the way, I'm Kate.
get to know me
I treat relationships in the therapy room like I do in life. I want to hear what you have to say, how you feel, and what you think. I listen first, and approach things from a grounded standpoint. I call it like I see it. You'll know exactly what I think: I'll let you know when I think you should try looking at something a different way, I'll back you up when you're giving someone more empathy than they deserve, and stop and try again when I think we need to work on something together.
