Kathryn has extensive experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorder, life transitions, obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD), post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss, anger management, as well as providing specialized support in couples therapy and co‑parenting. She offers developmentally informed care to children and adolescents, helping them navigate emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. In her work with adults, couples, and families, Kathryn focuses on strengthening emotional insight, improving relational patterns, and fostering healthier ways of connecting.

Kathryn’s clinical approach integrates evidence‑based interventions with a warm, attuned therapeutic presence. She helps clients identify underlying emotional and relational dynamics, build resilience, and develop skills that support long‑term well‑being. In couples therapy, she assists partners in deepening understanding, improving communication, enhancing emotional responsiveness, and creating more secure, supportive relationships. She also provides co‑parenting support, helping caregivers improve communication, establish consistent expectations, and collaborate more effectively in the best interest of their children. She has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Trauma Informed-CBT and Mindful Based Interventions. Kathryn is also a Reiki III Level Practitioner.

Kathryn is committed to creating a therapeutic environment that is structured, collaborative, and free of judgment. She works closely with clients to clarify goals, develop effective strategies, and translate insight into meaningful, sustainable change. Clients frequently describe their work with her as grounding, clarifying, and transformative, noting improvements in emotional regulation, communication, and overall well‑being.

Education and Professional Background

Kathryn earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University, graduating with high honors. Kathryn‘s memberships include Chi Sigma Iota, the Counseling and Academic Honor Society, and The American Counseling Association. Kathryn has served as a guest speaker for Chatham University’s Graduate School and is a founding member of the Counseling Psychology Graduate Programs Alumni Association, which provides mentorship and professional support to students.

Across her 20‑year career, Kathryn has worked in a wide range of treatment settings, including outpatient clinics, in‑home services, crisis care, behavioral health rehabilitation, partial hospitalization, family‑based mental health, trauma and abuse counseling, school‑based therapy, and clinical research. She also provides clinical supervision to master’s‑level therapists pursuing licensure in Pennsylvania. Kathryn has held leadership roles as a clinical supervisor, including serving as clinical supervisor for a family‑based mental health program, where she supported clinicians and ensured the delivery of high‑quality, family‑centered care. She also served as a team lead for in‑home, family‑focused therapy, providing specialized support to children who experienced abuse and guiding multidisciplinary teams in trauma‑informed intervention. Her professional experience includes mental health assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management, and ongoing evaluation of client progress to ensure measurable, effective outcomes. Kathryn is dedicated to providing comprehensive, individualized treatment that empowers clients to reach their fullest potential. Kathryn’s approach emphasizes clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a commitment to helping clients build healthier, more fulfilling lives.