Treatment philosophy & modalities
Kate holds a Master of Social Work from New York University. Extensive work with children, teens, adults & families in schools, homeless shelters, medical & psychiatric hospitals, and community mental health influence her humanistic, strength-based & trauma-informed orientation. She specializes in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Kate has intensive DBT training from the Treatment Implementation Collaborative, founded by Shari Manning, an original researcher on DBT protocols under Marsha Linehan.
Kate’s philosophy reflects the traditional values of social work practice- enhancing individual and collective wellbeing with attention to unmet needs and empowerment of the vulnerable & oppressed.
ACT
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy is a very flexible & straightforward type of psychotherapy.
Research confirms ACT is efficacious for a wide range of mental & emotional health needs, such as:
Challenging life circumstances (divorce, becoming a parent, recent unemployment)
Employment related stress
Grief
Anxiety
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive disorder
Substance abuse
Post traumatic stress disorder
DBT
The pursuit of Dialectical Behavior Therapy is to build a life worth living. Each person must determine what that looks like for them.
This therapy shows us how to move through strong emotions and life threatening actions. DBT views thoughts, emotions, body sensations & actions through the lens of effectiveness.
DBT is effective at managing concerns such as:
Borderline Personality Disorder
Mood dysregulation
Self injury (cutting)
Suicide
Eating Disorders
Symptom severity may indicate need for adherent, comprehensive DBT including weekly individual therapy, group therapy & phone coaching.