Hi, I’m Katie.
Katie works with humans 18y & older
Therapist and founder of Thriving Daisies Therapy.
I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale. A space where you don’t have to have the “right words,” have it all figured out, or pretend everything is fine. My goal is to create a warm, supportive environment where you can show up exactly as you are and begin working toward the changes you want in your life.
Many of the clients I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from trying to manage everything on their own. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or the lasting effects of difficult experiences, therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what you’re going through, and begin moving forward in a way that feels more grounded and intentional.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and trauma-informed. I integrate practical tools with deeper exploration so that therapy is both supportive and meaningful. Together, we focus on helping you better understand yourself, develop healthier coping strategies, and create the kind of life and relationships you want.
I founded Thriving Daisies Therapy with the belief that healing and growth are possible for everyone. Just like daisies that grow through tough conditions, people are incredibly resilient — and sometimes all it takes is the right support and environment to start blooming again.
When I’m not in session, you’ll likely find me spending time with my family, continuing to learn and grow as a clinician, or hanging out with my golden retriever, Walter, who strongly believes every therapy office should include a dog.
My Approach
My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, meaning I work with a deep understanding of how past experiences can shape the way we think, feel, and relate to others. I aim to create a space where clients feel safe, supported, and empowered to move at a pace that feels right for them.
I integrate several therapeutic approaches depending on each client’s needs. These include Brainspotting, attachment-based work, psychodynamic therapy, and practical skill-building strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I also incorporate elements of parts work to help clients better understand the different parts of themselves that may hold emotions, protective patterns, or past experiences.
Together, we work to build insight, strengthen coping tools, and create meaningful change. Therapy may involve understanding how past experiences influence the present, learning new ways to respond to difficult emotions, and developing a stronger connection to your values and strengths.
At the same time, we focus on finding practical solutions and recognizing the resilience and strengths you already carry. Healing doesn’t always mean changing everything about our past or ourselves — sometimes it also means learning to develop acceptance and compassion for the parts of life we cannot change.
The goal of this work is not perfection, but a deeper sense of understanding, flexibility, and healing that allows you to move through life with greater clarity and confidence.
Before moving into private practice, much of my work focused on supporting individuals during some of the most difficult and vulnerable moments of their lives. My background includes case management, where I helped connect people to essential services and resources, as well as managing a shared housing program that supported individuals working toward stability and independence.
I have also worked in hospital settings, residential care environments, and crisis services at a domestic violence shelter. These experiences allowed me to work closely with individuals navigating trauma, major life transitions, and complex systems of care.
These roles deeply shaped the therapist I am today. They gave me a strong appreciation for the resilience people carry and the importance of meeting clients with compassion, respect, and practical support as they work toward healing.
Therapy with me is meant to feel comfortable, human, and real. You won’t need to worry about saying the “right” thing or presenting a polished version of yourself. Our sessions can feel more like a genuine conversation than a formal appointment.
Sometimes that means sitting on the couch, sometimes sitting on the floor together, or even chatting over a cup of coffee if that feels more natural for you. My goal is to create an environment where you can relax, feel safe, and show up exactly as you are.
We’ll laugh together when it feels right, and we’ll also make space for the hardest parts of life. Therapy can hold both — the heavy moments and the lighter ones. My role is to walk alongside you through all of it, helping you process, grow, and move forward in ways that feel authentic and meaningful to you.