GET TO KNOW YOUR THERAPIST
Kaitlin (Katie) Nelson
Katie Nelson, MA, LPC
I BELIEVE THERAPY SHOULD BE A COLLABORATIVE, DYNAMIC, AND AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE FOR EVERY CLIENT.
SPECIALTIES
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION
TEENS & ADOLESCENTS
LIFE CHANGES & QUARTER-LIFE CRISIS
SELF-WORTH & SELF-ESTEEM
ARTISTS & CREATIVE PEOPLE
WHY I BECAME A THERAPIST
I believe in a holistic approach to therapy and the power of a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship. I practice from a person-centered lens where you are in the driver’s seat, and believe my role is to help you explore your experiences, build mindful coping tools, and access your creativity. I strive to create a warm and inclusive space where clients feel seen, heard, and validated in their own lived experience.
I BECAME A THERAPIST TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN GROWTH, HEALING, AND ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS.
I BELIEVE THAT EVERYBODY CAN USE SOME ADDED SUPPORT FROM TIME TO TIME. WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER, I STRIVE TO HELP YOU IDENTIFY YOUR GOALS, EXPLORE THE OBSTACLES HOLDING YOU BACK IN LIFE, AND MEET YOU WHERE YOU ARE AT TO HEAL AND WORK TOWARD THE MOST AUTHENTIC VERSION OF YOU.
Therapy is a supportive environment where you can express yourself without judgment. As a therapist, I am here to help clients find their unique voices, explore the roles they play in their worlds, and rewrite their stories. I also use creativity in my sessions, in addition to traditional talk therapy, to help clients find deeper exploration of the self. The therapy process helps empower you to create profound, long-lasting positive changes, that translate into greater well-being in all areas of your life.
When I work with clients, I incorporate THREE THINGS to create positive change:
creativity | validation | authenticity
WHO I WORK WITH
I work with teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self worth, emotional regulation and expression skills, life transitions, and perfectionism. I specialize in working with creatives and performing artist populations.
My area of expertise is helping individuals and couples work through the barriers to happiness and fulfillment.
DO I HAVE TO PARTICIPATE IN CREATIVITY EVERY SESION?
A LITTLE ABOUT ME & MY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- I completed my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University.
- I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
- I have completed a 27.5 hour Living Brave course by Dr. Brené Brown focusing on Vulnerability, Courage, Shame, and Empathy.
- I completed the Drama Therapy Alternative Training Program at The Center for Creative Arts Therapy.
- I have an undergraduate degree in Theatre Performance and was a high school Drama Teacher and Actor before becoming a Therapist.
Loves camping
Enjoys going for walks with pup, Nugget
Practices yoga