Katie received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Luther College in Decorah, IA. She then earned her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL. Katie is a Clinical Fellow with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and a member of the Illinois Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. Katie is trained in Level 1 and Level 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Katie has experience working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, transitions and emotional regulation. She has expertise in working with adolescents who struggle with mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma and self harm. Katie has a long history of helping couples and families. Prior to joining Riverview Counseling she was a family therapist for adolescent girls in residential treatment for eating disorders, trauma, addiction, and self-harm She also provided individual, group, and family therapy at the John Costigan Center, and Family Service Association.

Katie states:
“I absolutely love working with adolescents and families in strengthening their relationships with one another by identifying family roles, emotional patterns and intergenerational influences. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is providing hope and encouragement for families as they explore new and more empowering ways to connect with one another. Additionally I enjoy working with couples to improve the quality or their communication, emotional connection and intimacy. I have experience helping couples recover from infidelity, adjust to marriage as well as the empty nest, and blending families.”