Services and Specialties
Sexual Health
Kate, a dedicated Sex Therapist, is deeply committed to nurturing healthy, fulfilling sexual relationships. Serving as a trusted ally on the path to sexual wellness and intimacy, creating a safe, non-judgmental space where both individuals and couples feel empowered to explore their sexual concerns and desires. Kate believes that sexual health is an integral part of overall well-being and endeavors to foster a supportive environment for clients to address their unique challenges.
With expertise in various aspects of sexual health—including intimacy issues, sexual dysfunctions, menopause, fertility concerns, gender identity, and kink-aware therapy—Kate’s approach is firmly grounded in empathy, respect, and inclusivity. She extends LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, fostering a warm and understanding space for individuals, couples, and polycules within the LGBTQ+ community.
Autism
Kate’s specializes in empowering individuals on the autism spectrum, including those who have self-diagnosed, have or may be pursuing a formal diagnosis. Valuing the unique strengths and challenges of each individual, she employs person-centered and strengths-based techniques, tailoring therapy to align the her clients’ specific needs and aspirations.
In her practice, Kate supports clients to navigate diagnosis, relationships, self-advocacy, parenting, managing sensory sensitivities, and addressing anxiety, depression, trauma and substance use, commonly associated with autism and late diagnosis. Kate aims to empower her clients to embrace their strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and confidently navigate life's intricacies with resilience.
Trauma
Kate's dedication to trauma healing through embodied practices spans over a decade, marked by her expertise as both a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Yoga Therapist. Her approach combines the 'top-down' method of psychotherapy with the 'bottom-up' strategy of somatic therapy. Through personalized somatic practices and specialized mindfulness techniques, she gently guides clients through states of activation towards greater balance and equanimity. This unique blend allows for the release of tension and stress stored in the nervous system, fostering emotional regulation and an overall increase in nervous system capacity.
For those seeking to address past trauma, manage overwhelming emotions, or regain a sense of safety and wholeness in their lives, Kate offers compassionate guidance, expertise, and unwavering support. Her approach, rooted in years of experience and specialized training in trauma-informed therapies, gently leads individuals through their unique journey of healing and transformation.
Therapeutic Offerings
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Individual Therapy
During a 50-minute individual therapy session, Kate creates a warm, supportive space for you to actively reshape old patterns and heal from past experiences. Within this caring environment you'll focus on broadening your ability to navigate life's challenges, rediscovering your authentic self, and nurturing the growth of healthy, fulfilling relationships.
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Couples Therapy
During a 75-minute relationship therapy session, Kate fosters a dedicated space focused on nurturing and strengthening your relationship. Through her developmental approach to couples therapy, Kate emphasizes both individual and relational growth. She employs practical techniques to enhance communication and foster deeper connection, nurturing healthier dynamics within the relationship.
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Somatic Experiencing
During a 50-minute Somatic Experiencing session with Kate where you will practice mind-body techniques to release tension, stress and trauma bound up in the nervous system and support overall nervous system regulation. This approach is particularly effective for healing various types of trauma, including single-event trauma, developmental trauma, medical trauma, emotional trauma, complex trauma, and PTSD.