Hi, I’m Michelle.
I believe therapy works best when it feels real—where you can show up exactly as you are and be met with compassion, curiosity, and care. I work with teens (15+) and adults of all genders and identities, who are navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, low self-worth, trauma, identity questions, grief in all it’s forms, and everyday stress.
Clients often describe me as easy to talk to, genuine, and laid back—but also deeply committed to their healing. I take time to reflect on your story and what you truly need, not just what fits in a textbook. In our sessions, laughter, tears, frustration, silence, and insight all have a place. I show up as a human first, not just a therapist and I believe that matters.
My approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you connect with your values, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to heal from past experiences, Internal Family Systems (IFS) to explore and support your inner parts, and somatic practices to reconnect mind and body. I also pull from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and research from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study, always tailoring therapy to your unique needs.
Outside of therapy, I love reading, cooking, a good Netflix series, and starting or ending my day soaking in a sunrise or sunset. Those simple moments of peace remind me how powerful it is to reconnect with ourselves—and I love helping others find that space, too.
If you’re seeking a therapist who will meet you with warmth, honesty, and a personalized approach, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
Hi! My name is Katie Kalina, a licensed independent clinician with over 6 years of experience. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard and healed, and that as your therapist, it’s my job to meet you exactly where you’re at. One of my specialties is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). This is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. Eye movement (or other bilateral stimulation) is used to work on one memory at a time for the mind to heal.
I have worked with individuals and groups of all ages, from children to teens and adults through anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, body image issues, relationship issues, and anger management.
As your therapist, I will make it my mission to make you feel at home in our sessions. Once we meet, I will help you set goals and devise a plan that will make you transform in the ways that you wish to. Looking forward to completing this journey with you and bringing you ongoing success.
