Hi, I'm Katie!

I work with individuals that have been impacted by trauma, neglect, grief, loss, betrayal, and chronic stress. According to research, working with the right therapist is key to a positive outcome in therapy. However, much of the time, trust is hard for those who have experienced abuse, addiction, fractured relationships or have lived life with an identity that is different from the norm. A common phrase I use is, “We work at the speed of trust” to build a therapistutic relationship that will allow for healing to happen. Some of my clients have never been in therapy before and get to experience therapy healing for the first time. A lot of my clients have been to many therapists before and have still not experienced the healing and relief they are desperately seeking. Wherever you are on your therapy journey, I offer space to explore together the story of your past, the reality of your present, and plan for your future. Healing is not linear, it is relational, circular and ongoing. I consider an honor and a privilege to do this work and believe whole heartedly that healing is possible.

A Little About My Professional Background

I received a Bachelors Degree from the University of Washington in 2001, and after a 12 year stint of being a stay-at-home mom, I went back to school and earned my Masters Degree in Counseling in 2017. I hold a LMHC license (LH61014339) in the state of Washington.

Formal Professional Training:

IFS informed Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders with Joanne Twombly, 2025

IFS Level 1 (2022) and Level 2 (2024) IFS Institute

IFS Continuity Program (2023)

Brainspotting Phase 1 with Cynthia Schwartberg (2020), Phase 2 with Dr. Christine Ranck & Dr. Pie Frey (2022), Expansion with Lisa Larson (2024)

The Heart of Trauma with Dr. Bonnie Badenoch (PCPSI) (2021)

Comprehensive Interpersonal Neurobiology, Midnight Institute (2019)

EFT for Individuals, Portland EFT™ (2019)