In addition to mental health counseling, Katie’s professional work has included teaching, domestic violence advocacy, and mental health chaplaincy. She strives to remain up to date on current events and research in her areas of clinical focus, while also remembering that each client’s experiences will be unique and contextual.

Katie is frequently asking, “what is that like for you?”

 Education and Credentials

  • B.A. Elementary Education/General Science — Western Washington University, 2003
  • M.A. Pastoral Counseling —  Seattle University, 2009
  • WA State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LH60417453)
  • WA State Approved Supervisor
  • Ordained Deacon in the United Methodist Church

Continuing Education Focus (Trauma):

  • Neuroscience of Trauma
  • PTSD
  • Moral Injury
  • Post-Traumatic Growth
  • Attachment Wounds
  • Domestic Violence
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Emotional Abuse & Neglect
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • EMDR and Ego-State Therapy

Continuing Education Focus (Other):

  • Grief
  • Chronic Pain and Illness
  • Sleep and Dreaming
  • Attachment Styles
  • Mindfulness
  • Somatic/Body-Based Therapies
  • Cannabis Use
  • LGBTQ Issues (Special Focus on the L)
  • Women’s Issues
  • Law & Ethics
  • Clinical Supervision

Other Offerings:

  • Supervision of interns and associate therapists

  • Consultation for fully licensed therapists on practice-building and areas of clinical focus

  • Mental health consultation for clergy, teachers, social workers, and other helping professionals

  • Facilitation of workshops, classes, and retreats

  • Support groups