Counseling & EMDR Therapy · Edmond, OK
A return to the truth of who you are.
Holistic, trauma-informed therapy for adults ready to heal the root — and come home to themselves.
& EMDR
trained
About Katherine
An LPC & EMDR-trained therapist serving the Edmond and Oklahoma City metro.
My work is inclusive of all race, gender, spiritual beliefs and sexual orientation. I specialize in working with adult individuals suffering with PTSD and trauma-related issues. I also work with those dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem issues and more.
I utilize a holistic and mindfulness-based approach, emphasizing the connection between the mind, emotions, and physical body. I focus on empowering you with effective tools you can use both inside and outside of our sessions.
MS, Counseling Psychology, Southern Nazarene University, 2012
We have everything we need within us to heal.
Welcome
You don't have to carry it alone.
The fact that you're here shows that you have hope things can be better.
Have you endured emotional or sexual abuse by someone who was supposed to protect you? Did you grow up in a household filled with chaos, dysfunction, or emotional disconnection? Has grief, loss, or betrayal left you feeling hollow or unsure of who you are?
Unresolved trauma often lives within us as depression, anxiety, emotional volatility, disconnection from the body, and patterns in relationships that repeat despite our best intentions. My work as a therapist and guide is to help you gently uncover the root causes of your current struggles so that you get lasting results. The ultimate goal is to experience genuine peace, freedom, and self-trust.
I believe healing is both a psychological and spiritual process — a return to the truth of who you are beneath the pain. We will work with the wisdom of your body, your intuition, and your inner light. My work is based on the belief that we have everything we need within us to heal.
My role is to hold sacred space for you to find healing and meaning from difficult experiences, and I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere to do so.
Each of us is inherently whole just as we are, and we all have an inner strength that is fully capable of healing any emotional wounds from our past. If you feel guided to work with me, I would be honored to partner with you in this healing work.
— Katherine
My Approach
Healing the root, not just the symptom.
A holistic, body-aware practice that meets you where you are and trusts your innate capacity to heal.
Holistic & mindful
I emphasize the connection between mind, emotions, and the physical body — so healing reaches deeper than thoughts alone.
Trauma-informed
Specialized work with adults navigating PTSD and trauma, gently uncovering root causes for lasting, genuine change.
Tools that travel
EMDR, EFT, energy psychologies and mindfulness — practical tools you can use inside and outside of our sessions.
What I Help With
Areas of focus & specialty.
Whatever brought you here, you're welcome. These are some of the concerns I most often walk through with clients.
- Depression & Anxiety
- Trauma & PTSD
- Grief & Loss
- Sexual Abuse
- Self-Esteem
- Relationship Issues
- Codependency
- Emotional Disturbances
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Stress Management
- Suicidal Ideation
- Addiction
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Spirituality
- Work & Career Issues
EMDR Therapy
EMDR is wonderful for anyone who has tried talk therapy but still experiences unwanted symptoms.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. It addresses the emotions and negative beliefs we develop as a result of trauma — as well as where we store that emotional energy in the body.
EMDR simulates what occurs naturally during REM (dream) sleep using gentle bilateral stimulation while accessing difficult material. Following successful sessions, you still remember what happened — but it becomes far less upsetting. To date, EMDR has helped millions of people relieve many types of psychological stress.
When a person is very upset, the brain cannot process information as it ordinarily does. One moment becomes “frozen in time,” and remembering a trauma can feel as bad as going through it the first time — the images, sounds, smells, and feelings haven't changed.
EMDR seems to have a direct effect on the way the brain processes information. Normal processing resumes, so after a successful session a person no longer relives the images, sounds, and feelings when the event is brought to mind. You still remember what happened, but it is less upsetting — a physiologically based therapy that helps you see disturbing material in a new and less distressing way.
EMDR is made up of 8 phases focusing on past memories, present disturbances, and future actions. The goal is to process traumatic experiences and store them appropriately, so they no longer push you in the wrong direction.
One or more sessions are needed for me to understand the nature of the problem and decide whether EMDR is appropriate. A typical EMDR session lasts 60 to 90 minutes. The type of problem, life circumstances, and amount of previous trauma determine how many sessions are necessary. EMDR may be used within a standard “talking” therapy, or as a treatment all by itself.
Approximately 20 controlled studies have investigated the effects of EMDR, consistently finding it effectively decreases or eliminates symptoms of post-traumatic stress for the majority of clients, with improvement in associated symptoms such as anxiety.
EMDR is recognized as an effective treatment by the American Psychiatric Association, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense, and many other international health and governmental agencies. For specific research, visit emdria.org.
Fees & Insurance
Clear, simple, and worth it.
- The initial intake visit has an additional one-time $60 set-up charge.
- Credit / debit cards have an additional 3% processing fee.
Cash, check, and all major credit cards accepted for payment.
Insurance
I am currently accepting the following:
- Health Choice
- Out of Network
Questions to ask your insurance provider
- Do I have mental health insurance benefits?
- What is my deductible, and has it been met?
- How many sessions per year does my plan cover?
- What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
- Is approval required from my primary care physician?
Cancellation policy
If you do not show up for your scheduled appointment, and you have not notified me at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session.
Before your first appointment
New Client Forms
Please download, complete, and bring the following forms to your first session. Having these ready helps us make the most of our time together.
Get in touch
Have questions, or ready to schedule?
Reach out by phone or email, or send a note and I'll get back to you.
Edmond, OK 73013
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