Hi! I’m Kat (she/her).
Finding a therapist can be a overwhelming process. Let me tell you about the kind of therapist I am.
I’m the kind of therapist who:
goes to therapy myself! I believe in therapy and I promise I won’t pretend to have it all figured out.
is a lifelong learner. I love reading the latest therapy books/articles and attending trainings so I can constantly bring my best to my clients.
will never judge you. I believe you are so much more than the things that have happened to you or the things you have done.
sees real progress in my clients. My hope is that you won’t need me anymore someday!
understands that systems in our culture can greatly impact your mental and emotional wellbeing.
affirms and works with people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, and body sizes.
The Details
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Michigan, 2020
License number: 6401224117
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Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Oakland University, 2020
Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences, Grand Valley State University, 2012
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safeTALK Trainer, LivingWorks, 2017
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) Trainer, LivingWorks, 2019
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), 2020
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Trainee, Somatic Experiencing International, 2021 - Present, Current Student: Advanced Year
Somatic Internal Family Systems, Life Architect, 2022
Registered Yoga Teacher- 200 hour, Mindful School of Yoga, 2023
Somatic and Attachment Focused (SAFE) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Personal Transformation Institute, 2023
Integrative Somatic Psychotherapy Master Class, PESI, 2023
Internal Family Systems Online Circle, IFS Institute, 2023
Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1, The Gottman Institute, 2025
My Values
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Authenticity
I strive to be the same person in the therapy space that I am outside of it. This means sometimes we laugh together, cry together, (occasionally) swear together, and overall, build a meaningful connection together.
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Collaboration
I may be the expert on the therapeutic process but I trust you to be the expert on you and your life experiences. I will walk alongside you in the process, not ahead of you, and we will decide together what the best course of action is.
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Compassion
I believe you are so much more than the things that have happened to you or the things you have done. My hope is to model compassion to you so it becomes easier to be compassionate towards yourself.
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Curiosity
I treat everything as a learning experience. Throughout the process, we will become little scientists together. Sometimes we will try things that won’t work but we will use it as an opportunity to gather data and fine-tune our your care.
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Transparency
From the very beginning, I’m up front about my practice policies. From a trauma-informed perspective, I demystify the therapeutic process so you know why I’m asking certain questions or encouraging certain activities.
Fun Facts
🌿 I’m a proud Northern Michigan resident. Though I grew up in Metro Detroit and lived for some time in Grand Rapids, I moved to Northern Michigan in 2021. I’ve never felt more at peace than I do now, living in closer connection with the seasons and with easy access to outdoor activities, like hiking, kayaking, biking, and camping.
📖 I’m a avid reader. I love literary fiction, cozy fantasy, realistic sci-fi, and psychology/self-help. Some of my favorite books include Bel Canto by Ann Patchett, The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, and Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. And yes, audiobooks absolutely count as reading; I will fight anyone on this!
🤓 I’m a nerd for personality-typing systems. Learning about myself through the lens of the Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, Human Design, and astrology has been a huge part of my own healing journey. In case you were wondering, I’m an Enneagram 9, INFP, Generator, Gemini Sun, Virgo Moon, Capricorn Rising. ;)
🍰 I’m becoming a pretty good baker. I would never have described myself as a “baker” but I’ve been forced to get creative in the kitchen after learning my body prefers a gluten-free lifestyle (devastating for someone whose favorite food is salt bagels). This recipe is on regular rotation in our house.
🫂 I believe in the power of community. Community is one of my core personal values. I try to live out this value by being a good steward of the land I live on (we love our native plant garden), being a good neighbor (I can’t wait to host a neighborhood block party this summer), and creating opportunities for people to connect (I even host a local chapter of Silent Book Club in my community).
An actual screenshot from a client when Reggie decided to jump in the therapy chair.
Meet Reggie, the Virtual Therapy Dog
Reggie is our 10-year-old labradoodle and my constant therapy companion. If he’s not at my feet or under my desk, Reggie may pop his head in the frame occasionally, usually in a moment when a laugh or some cute dog content is needed. When you work with me virtually, trust that Reggie is nearby. (Although he stays home when I go to my office in Traverse City!)