Training & Qualifications
Katie has a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver and subsequently completed the necessary hours of clinical work and supervision to become a Licensed Independent Social Worker – Clinical Practice (LISW-CP).
Further trainings and education include the following:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Brainspotting
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Social Thinking, Logotherapy
- Executive Functioning skills
- Safety risk assessments
- Equity and Excellence in Education
- School-Parent partnership
- Attachment Theory
- PACE skills for parents
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
Bio & Counseling Experience
Katie’s early life was quite the adventure, as she and her family lived in 6 different states and 2 different countries by the time she was 11. After settling in Memphis, TN for her adolescence, Katie headed to Birmingham, AL where she received her BA in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from Samford University. Post-graduation, she worked in the field of neuropsychology for a year before deciding to pursue a career in social work, which took her to Colorado. In 2010, she graduated from the University of Denver with a Masters of Social Work, focusing on high-risk youth.
Subsequently, she began her 8 year career as a mental health provider with the Cherry Creek School District. During this time, she also worked for 3 years as an independent contractor outside of the schools to support children and adolescents in developing stronger interpersonal and living skills by means of small group instruction as well as community outings. Additionally, Katie spent over 3 years working with Jefferson County for a Family Divorce class where she supported children and parents through the divorce process. Katie is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and in 2016, she opened her own private practice so that she could focus her efforts on supporting children, adolescents, and young adults with social, emotional, and behavioral needs as well as their families. In 2019, Katie and her family moved back to the southeast, settling in Travelers Rest, SC.
Counseling Specialty Areas:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Challenging behavior in children
- Social skills
- Life transitions
- Women’s issues
- Trauma
- Parenting and family dynamics
- Divorce care for youth
- Attachment
- Couples Therapy
