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Hi, I’m Katie.

As a psychotherapist with over ten years experience, I have successfully helped my clients navigate the complexities of identity, ambition, and family life. My work is rooted in the belief that while the world around us is often chaotic, our internal world can be a place of confidence and clarity.

My philosophy is simple: I am an expert on mental health, and you are the expert on you. Together, we will get you where you want to go.

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Areas of Focus

  • Life Transitions

  • Neurodivergent Support & Executive Skills Coaching

Modality & Application

Integrative & Holistic

Therapy can be as unique as the person sitting across from me. Rather than following a rigid script, I use an integrative approach that blends different types of therapy based on what you want to achieve. We will work together to find the right balance of techniques that resonate with you, ensuring you feel supported, heard, and empowered to reach your personal goals.

Individual Therapy

I view therapy as a mirror, and you should be able to trust what is reflected back to you, both that the reflection is accurate and that you feel comfortable using that reflection to make necessary changes in your actions, your opinions of yourself, or your environment. I strive to balance a gentle, nurturing reflection with honesty and respect in all conversations so that tough work can happen in a safe way.

Couples Therapy

I help couples to foster deeper understanding and lasting change using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Together we focus on breaking cycles, aligning expectations, and deepening intimacy to build a partnership that both partners can trust, lean into, and grow with.

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Therapeutic Alliance

I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). However, I find that these highly structured treatments can sometimes flatten the depth and nuance in the room. A strong therapeutic alliance is the single greatest predictor of positive clinical outcomes, so I intentionally integrate relational, psychodynamic, narrative, and somatic approaches to create a more warm and connected experience.

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More About Working With Me

  • I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from DePaul University. 

  • My clinical background is in private practice, where I have worked with individuals and couples. My career began in early childhood development, and I have proudly grown that interest into work with parents.

    With a previous career in the corporate sector, I understand the unique pressures of ambition and perfectionism. I offer a blend of clinical depth and practical strategy for clients facing high-stakes moments and uncertain paths.

  • My office is conveniently located in Union Square, Manhattan. For those unable to meet in person, I also provide secure virtual sessions via Simple Practice software.

    Weather permitting, I offer "walk-and-talk" sessions near or around Prospect Park in Brooklyn.

  • I maintain a science-forward practice. My approach integrates evidence-based modalities and the most current research, ensuring that our work is not just supportive, but effective.

  • I strive to be the therapist I’d want to see: friendly, interested, and clear.

    Personally, I prefer when the conversation feels natural and collaborative. I’ve found that the best work happens when the fit is mutual, when you feel at home with my style, and I feel we can exchange the kind of candid insight that leads to real growth.

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  • "Thanks to her guidance, my symptoms improved remarkably quickly."

    Katie is a truly wonderful therapist, and I feel very lucky to have been treated by her. She quickly understood my challenges, offered incredibly helpful solutions, and empowered me to build my own exposures. She taught me how to help myself outside of our sessions, which was invaluable. Thanks to her guidance, my symptoms improved remarkably quickly.
    - KJ via ZocDoc

  • " If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares and is exceptionally skilled at what she does, you will be in great hands with her!"

    Katie has an incredible gift for helping people feel heard, understood, and supported while also challenging them to grow in the best possible ways! If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares and is exceptionally skilled at what she does, you will be in great hands with her!
    - MM via ZocDoc

  • "She is incredibly thoughtful, honest, and offers a perspective that helps me rethink through a situation."

    My experience with Katie has always been incredibly positive. She is incredibly thoughtful, honest, and offers a perspective that helps me rethink through a situation. Would absolutely recommend!
    - CS via ZocDoc

  • "Katie leads every interaction she has with compassion. "

    Katie leads every interaction she has with compassion. She thinks thoughtfully about others and their perspectives. When she helps kids (and adults!) through their feelings, she always supports them in a way that helps them feel more confident. Highly recommend!
    - AL via Google Reviews

  • "She is genuinely warm, calm and supportive."

    Katie has a truly grounding presence and puts you at ease from the moment you start talking. She is genuinely warm, calm and supportive.
    - IN via Google Reviews

  • " I value her insights"

    I've had the pleasure of knowing Katie for a few years now. She always brings compassion and curiosity to our conversations, and is clearly driven by a desire to help others. I value her insights and feel so grateful that our paths have crossed. A true gem.
    - KK via Google Reviews

Post-Graduate Clinical Training & Continuing Education

Couples & Relationships

  • ICEEFT Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) | International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy

  • Intensive Course in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Attachment-Based Interventions for Couples in Crisis | Taught by Dr. Sue Johnson

  • Diversity in Mental Health Practice | Harvard Medical School

  • Institute on the Relational Treatment of Trauma | Womencare Counseling & Training Center

Parenting & Child Development

  • Understanding Trauma’s Developmental Impact (Preschool to Early Adolescence) | NYU Silver School of Social Work

  • The Essentials of Reflective Parenting | Yale Child Study Center

  • Demystifying Play Therapy | Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars

  • Slaying the Dragon: The Fairy Tale Model of Trauma Treatment | Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute

  • Family Team Conference Facilitation Training | NYC Children's Services / ACS

Neurodiversity / ADHD

  • Treating Adult ADHD: Executive Skills & Daily Functioning | WithMargaret Dawson, EdD, NCSP

  • ADHD Neurobiology: Exploring Dopamine, Norepinephrine, & Serotonin in an Integrative Model | with Jeffrey Newcorn, MD, Director of Pediatric Psychopharmacology at the Mount Sinai Health System

  • Executive Dysfunction & Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD | with Ann Childress, MD

Education

  • New York University, Master of Social Work

  • DePaul University, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Licensure

  • New York State License LCSW #102559

  • NPI: 1275270019

Field Work

  • Heights & Hills

  • Post-Graduate Center for Mental Health

  • New Alternatives for Children

  • The Children’s Circle New York

  • City Therapy

Anxiety, Depression, and OCD

  • CBT for Anxiety and OCD: Treatment Intensive | Anxiety Training Institute

  • Advancements in Neuroscience Conceptualizations of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression | Boston University School of Medicine

  • Unwinding Anxiety: Mindful Habits, Alternatives to Rumination, Worry, and Panic | with Dr. Judson Brewer, Dr. Mitch Abblett, and Dr. Christopher Willard

  • Gut Microbiota Modulation For The Treatment & Prevention Of Mood & Anxiety | with Roger McIntyre, MD Professor of Psychiatry & Pharmacology at the University of Toronto

  • Foundations of Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) | Medical University of South Carolina

  • Bereavement Training & Community Grief Support | NYU Silver School of Social Work

  • Best Practices in Suicide-Safer Care Workshop | Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy

  • Mindfulness and Meditation | Harvard Medical School

  • Treatment of OCD in Adults | with Patrick McGrath, PhD of NOCD

Misc. Other

  • Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment | Mandated Reporter Certification (2022)

  • Decentering Power in Clinical Supervision | NYU Silver School of Social Work

  • Telemental Health Considerations | Columbia University School of Social Work

  • Re-Imagine Justice | NYU Silver School of Social Work

  • Sexual Abuse Dynamics and Intervention Training | New York State Office of Children and Family Services

  • Domestic Violence in a Child Welfare Setting | New York City Administration for Children's Services

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