Kate Cotnam, LPC

I have worked as a therapist in a wide range of settings for over a decade now, and during this time, the one thing that I have seen repeatedly is that the therapeutic process is wholly unique for each individual patient, whether they be middle schoolers, college students, or senior adults. When it comes to my therapeutic approach, it is relational and person-centered. I have found that there is no “one-size-fits-all” template. I firmly believe that you, the patient, are the expert on you, and my job is to facilitate your journey towards healing and trusting yourself.

I also believe that one of the most essential aspects of the therapeutic process comes from the creation of a safe, judgement-free environment in which you feel heard and understood. From there, we can begin the important work of dismantling shame, shedding messages and roles that are no longer serving you, and healing past hurts.

I also feel that healing does not occur in a vacuum and it is essential to examine systems of oppression that have hurt and impacted our development as a people and that continue to hurt individuals of marginalized identities. I am deeply engaged in the work of decolonizing my own words, thoughts, and internal biases.