Meet Katie

Background.

I am from Kansas City, the juncture of the Missouri & Kansas rivers & land of the Osage, Delaware, Kaw, Wyandot, Missouria, Kansa, & Shawnee people. However, I first began my social work career in immigrant & refugee services as a case manager & shelter operations coordinator in Austin, TX. I also supervised teen volunteers in small communities throughout Costa Rica & The Dominican Republic.

I moved back to KC in 2012 & continued working with refugees & ESOL students before pursuing my MSW.

During graduate school at KU, I worked as a bilingual therapist with adults & kids specializing in trauma, immigration & sexual assault. I also worked with infants & toddlers as a graduate research assistant.

Professional Work.

In addition to private practice services, I work in public high schools to serve uninsured students.

I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner & Individual Session Provider for SE students at the beginning level. I continue to learn more (forever lol) about healing developmental trauma through a somatic lens, including co-regulating touchwork.

I have also gone through extensive training in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

All of these modalities include my passion for mindfulness & embodiment. Learn more about all this on my Individual Therapy page under Offerings!

Community Work.

Doing my part to promote my community’s wellbeing & equity is important to me. Currently, I volunteer with Advocates for Immigrant Rights & Reconciliation (AIRR) and Sunrise Movement KC.

Additionally, I enjoy teaching trauma-informed yoga with small groups, agencies & individuals. I love providing trainings & workshops as well. Reach out if you’re interested in providing yoga, mindfulness, or trauma-focused trainings to your staff or team.

In my free time, I love being outside and in my garden, dancing, singing karaoke (mostly in my living room), reading books, eating snacks & chilling with family and chosen family.