You’ve been carrying a lot. Maybe it’s anxiety that never quite switches off, a loss you haven’t had space to grieve, or patterns in your relationships that you can see clearly but can’t seem to change. Maybe you’re in a season of life, like pregnancy, postpartum, or perimenopause, that has left you feeling unlike yourself, and the people around you don’t quite understand. You might even be wondering whether things can get better.
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
I’m Kate, and I help adults understand how their experiences have shaped the way they think, feel, and relate to others, so they can make changes that feel right for them.
Often, the patterns we struggle with today began as ways of protecting ourselves or getting through hard circumstances. When we understand where those patterns came from, we can meet them with less judgment and more choice. Insight alone doesn’t always lead to change, though. That’s why I combine deeper exploration with practical, everyday strategies, and I shape our work around what you need instead of following a rigid formula.
My approach is holistic, integrative, and client-centered. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), IFS-informed interventions, mindfulness, and narrative approaches. All of my work is trauma-informed. I’m also continuing my training in somatic approaches, because so much of what we carry lives in the nervous system, not just the mind.
I’m especially passionate about women’s mental health. That includes supporting women through reproductive and hormonal transitions such as pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. These stages affect both body and mind, and you deserve to feel understood and supported through them.
In session, I’m warm, authentic, and collaborative, and I’ll gently challenge you when it can help you grow. You’re the expert on your own life. My role is to bring clinical knowledge, curiosity, and a fresh perspective. And therapy doesn’t have to feel stiff or formal. There’s room for humor and real human connection here.
My own experiences with grief and loss have taught me that not every painful experience needs to be reframed, resolved, or made better right away. Sometimes what matters most is having someone who can be present, listen, and sit alongside you in the discomfort. Those experiences have deepened my empathy and patience, and they shape how I show up for every client.
Progress in therapy doesn’t mean getting rid of every uncomfortable emotion. It means building the insight, self-compassion, and practical skills to handle those emotions without feeling overwhelmed or defined by them. A diagnosis doesn’t define who you are or what you’re capable of.
Before I became a therapist, I worked in public safety as an E911 police, fire, and EMS telecommunicator, and later at the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Those roles taught me to stay grounded under pressure, listen carefully, and recognize how differently people experience hard moments. As a social worker, I’ve supported children and families through complex behavioral health systems. I’ve also provided individual and group therapy in intensive outpatient settings, where I developed psychoeducational curriculum and mentored clinical interns.
Outside the office, you’ll find me hiking, at the beach, reading, or heading off on a spontaneous road trip. I love live music and performances of all kinds, and I have a soft spot for fashion and creative expression. I’m always learning, especially about spirituality, philosophy, and different perspectives on life. I also love spending time with family, friends, and my rescue dog, Sophie, a little pup with a big personality.
One quote has always stayed with me: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” I’m also drawn to the Japanese philosophies of wabi-sabi and kintsugi, which find beauty in imperfection and in the cracks that tell our story. You don’t need to erase your past or become someone else to be worthy of acceptance and connection.
