About Kate

The Support I Offer

I am passionate about joining with others in their journeys and helping them to create the lives and relationships they were designed for. My practice is built on warmth, authenticity and practical tools that help people move through pain, confusion and shame.

I see first responders, frontline workers, and individuals recovering from trauma. Whether I'm helping someone heal from the weight of their experiences, or guiding couples through the unique challenges of demanding careers, I consider it a privilege to walk with people as they find resilience, strength, and hope again.

When you feel like you can't hold hope for yourself, I will hold it until you can.

My Method and Manifesto

Over more than 30 years, I've trained extensively in evidence-based modalities including EMDR, the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, and EFT. But my deepest belief is that the true goal of therapy is not about the model--it's about helping clients step out of fear and pain into love, light, and freedom.

Clients describe me as compassionate and no-nonsense. I don't simply ask, "How does that make you feel?" --I climb into the hard places with you, help identify what has kept you stuck, and walk alongside you as you take steps forward.

I've been married to my husband for over 38 years, and together we've raised four children and now enjoy our growing family. My own lived experience as a wife, mother, grandmother and trauma survivor gives me a grounded, real-world understanding of resilience.

The First Responder Community

First responders and frontline workers live with constant demands: adrenaline-driven work, exposure to trauma, long shifts, and the weight of caring for people in crisis. These realities affect every aspect of life-- marriage, parenting, friendships and wellbeing.

That's why specialized care is essential. I have devoted much of my training and practice to supporting law enforcement, firefighters, dispatchers, EMS, medical professionals, veterans, and their families. My role is to provide a safe, informed space where first responders and frontline workers can process, reset, and rebuild the resilience they need to continue in both their work and relationships.

EMDR and Trauma

I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA-Approved Consultant. EMDR is a highly effective approach to healing both "Big T" traumas (such as accidents, assaults, or critical incidents) and "small t" traumas (chronic stressors and painful experiences that still shape our responses today).

EMDR is approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense for treating PTSD. I provide this trauma therapy for first responders, frontline workers, veterans, healthcare professonals, and individuals recovering from trauma.

For those seeking faster relief, I also offer EMDR Intensives -- an immersive approach that allows for deep healing and meaningful breakthroughs in days rather than months or years.

In addition, I am an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and provide consultation for therapists who wish to grow in their EMDR skills and confidence. If you are a therapist, you can connect with me regarding consultation on my EMDR Consultation page.

Critical Incident and Stress Management, Speaking, and Consultation

As a Certified CISM Provider, I work work with corporations, state, and federal agencies following critical incidents. These interventions help teams and individuals debrief and recover after extraordinary events. The teams often move forward with more stability, unity, and resilience after a CISM.

I also speak to organizations and agencies on topics such as trauma recovery, resilience, stress management, and communication. My presentations are described as engaging, practical, and inspiring--tailored for each group I work with.

Please check out my Speaker page here.

Whether I am sitting with someone in their deepest pain or standing on a stage encouraging a team, my mission is the same: To bring hope, tools, and resilience to people on their Brave Compassionate Journey.

Certifications

Certified EMDR Therapist
EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

Memberships

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF)
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
California Association of Marriage Family Therapist (CAMFT)

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