Hi, I’m Kate.
grounded | collaborative | honest | change-oriented
I became a therapist because I’m interested in not only what we feel, but also what drives us. I’m especially drawn to the moments when reactions happen faster than thought, and familiar patterns take over despite knowing they aren’t helping in the way we need.
Much of my work lives in the tension between wanting things to change and not wanting to lose yourself in the process. In therapy, we will slow those moments down, approach them with honesty and care, and build new ways of responding that create freedom rather than more rules.
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I work with adults navigating anxiety, emotional reactivity, perfectionism and persistent self-criticism that makes it hard to rest or feel settled.
Many of the people I work with are highly self-aware. They can recognize familiar cycles and patterns but feel unsure how to interrupt them. Together, we focus on translating insight into action and building a life that feels more balanced, meaningful and genuinely your own.
I also support people who want to change patterns around compulsive or hard-to-control behaviors, including behaviors that function as coping strategies or forms of avoidance. Our work centers on increasing awareness, building tolerance for discomfort and expanding choice without shame.
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My practice is rooted in genuineness and inclusivity. I work to create a space where all identities, bodies and lived experiences are met with respect and curiosity.
I am committed to anti-racist practice, LGBTQ+ affirming care and ongoing learning and unlearning.
Therapy is not about fixing what is broken. It is about building a relationship with yourself that can hold the full range of who you are, including the parts that have been misunderstood, dismissed or left out.
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Professional Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), New York | License #099254
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), New Jersey | License #44SC06300300
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Clinical, Michigan | License #6801116872
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW), University of Michigan, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Russian Language and Literature, Reed College, 2014
Specialized Training & Certifications
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE)
Professional Experience
5+ years providing evidence-based psychotherapy to clients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, emotion dysregulation, etc.
I’m a DBT-informed therapist, meaning my work is grounded in the core principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
At the heart of this approach is dialectics, the idea that two things can be true at the same time. Real change often begins with acceptance. That can look like slowing down, making space for what is already here, and understanding your patterns without judgment. From there, we work toward change that is intentional, flexible and sustainable.
I do not follow a rigid script. I use DBT as a framework to balance acceptance and change, honor where you are and support movement toward what comes next. In sessions, we look at the patterns that keep showing up, trace where they come from, and practice small, concrete ways to interrupt them. Sometimes this means slowing down to notice what is happening internally. Other times, it means taking action even (and especially) when that feels uncomfortable.
Behavioral work here is not rigid or mechanical. It is responsive, collaborative and grounded in real life, shaped by your values, your nervous system, and what actually feels possible. Therapy with me is active, collaborative and compassionate. I will be honest with you, and I will encourage you to be honest with yourself in a way that feels direct and supportive.
