Kate Oliver
LAPC | Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (In supervision toward licensure)
MS | Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling
I am deeply passionate about facilitating connection within and among people. My work with clients is a partnership in which I aim to help you identify and reduce barriers on your path, while we lean into your strengths and goals to process and build skills. Initially trained as a trauma-informed cognitive-behavioral therapist, I have expanded my work to pull from emotions-focused modalities and relational and systems approaches. This multi-dimensional method allows us to fully understand your experience and more precisely meet your needs as you pursue the change you’d like to make.
I am also trained in exposure and response prevention (ERP) for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and am currently pursuing certification for ERP. If you are interested in treatment for OCD, I offer a supervised treatment slot in my caseload and would be happy to speak with you more about it. Please mention your interest to the intake clinician and a free 10-minute consultation with me can be arranged.
My approach is strongly client-centered, utilizing interventions that enhance empowerment, learning, and expanded perspectives that lead to tangible positive change in the spirit of collaboration, compassion, and curiosity. Together these elements reduce barriers to wellness while offering effective pathways toward sustainable improvement. I specialize in strengths-based counseling, motivation building toward goals that are important to you, and a mindfulness method adapted to meet you where you are.
Informally, I take an interest in sports psychology and fitness, exploring the relationship between mind and body in a range of contexts.
Walking with you on your journey is privilege and I look forward to being a supportive guide either in-person or remote.
Specialty Areas:
Depression, anxiety, OCD, grief and loss, mindfulness, identity development, strengths assessment, life transitions, emotion regulation, boundary setting and maintenance, & attachment.
I offer In-person therapy in Fishtown, & Teletherapy.
I accept Aetna & Cigna Insurances.
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