Repair your sense of self with a relational therapist
My experience will guide us to the right approach for you
When you’re struggling with challenging life situations and complex emotional issues, it’s a good idea to get some outside support.
I won’t tell you what to do or give advice.
I’ll guide you with support and care as you untangle your past and find your way forward.
“Katie stands back and observes how things are moving and then gently facilitates movement. She’s not someone who pushes; she’s nurturing, like a warm blanket.”
You’ve been thinking about therapy–and now seems like the right time.
Whether you carry developmental trauma, struggle with anxiety and/or depression, or are contemplating a big life decision (or none of the above)—therapy can be life-changing.
For over twenty years, I’ve been helping children, adolescents, adults, and families make choices that increase their sense of wisdom, well-being, and wholeness.
The roots of my clinical approach are humanistic and client-centered, informed by neuropsychology, evidence-based practices of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
As we get to know each other, I’ll be drawing from the following approaches and modalities:
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-Based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Expressive Arts
- Family/Marital Counseling
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Trauma-Focused
If you have a particular interest in any of these therapy types, let’s discuss!
“With previous therapists, they were a sounding board, but I wasn’t sure if I was getting anywhere. I really enjoyed the bonding experience of doing art side by side with Katie, establishing trust, and rediscovering a part of myself I’d forgotten.”
Let’s do some healing work.
If you’re struggling with a general sense that something’s off, therapy can help.
Some emotional memories live not so much in our conscious minds as in our bodies, where they can be difficult to access and heal. Early attachment wounds, developmental trauma, parental neglect, and sexual trauma can keep you feeling miserable, scared, and stuck.
A reparative relationship with a therapist can be a safe space to do healing work as you rewrite your story.
As an artist with a deep desire to help people, I found my way to art therapy early in my career. For over twenty years, I’ve worked with kids and families in various therapy and social service contexts, launching my private practice in 2014 and a group practice, Seasons Within, LLC, in 2020. I’ve also remained active in the educational field, teaching for the past ten years as an adjunct professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC).
Today, I’m focused on helping adults, teens, and tweens find healing (particularly those who have experienced trauma) through individual art therapy, talk therapy, and body-centered approaches.
I’d love to bring my depth of experience to help you become more compassionate toward yourself.
On the other side of this work is you feeling better. It’s going to be worth it.
My professional credentials:
- Bachelor of fine arts (BFA) from Washington University in St. Louis, with a minor in psychology
- Master of arts in art therapy (MAAT) from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- Additional training in:
- crisis counseling
- sexual assault and domestic violence counseling
- the Internal Family Systems model
- anxiety and OCD treatment
A few more things about me
I enjoy:
- Making bread
- Going to the farmers’ market for donuts
- Cooking with my partner
- Making art with my two children
- Playing cards and board games with my two children (a teen and a tween)
- Reading romantasy books
- Taking walks in Oak Park to try out new and favorite coffee shops
“She’s warm, inviting, compassionate, and understanding. She doesn’t make assumptions and truly listens. She doesn’t offer advice, she’s more reflective. But if you’re like, “I don’t know what to do,” she’ll respond with ideas and help you get to the answers.”
Still have questions?
Check out my Services page, which includes Frequently Asked Questions.
Want to chat?