Therapy Provider for MFTS
Katie Dawson
About
Katie Dawson provides therapy services for MFTS. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in DC, MD and VA, with over 9 years of clinical experience. She also supervises other clinicians working towards their independent full licensure.
Katie enjoys working with clients facing challenges with relationships, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and general feelings of discomfort associated with adjusting to the ever-expanding expectations of today’s world. With an array of television, movie, and occasionally video game references to choose from, Katie provides a conversational and friendly processing space for clients to feel relaxed and supported as they share their stories.
In her practice, Katie is known for her eclectic, creative, and informed approach to therapy. She draws from a range of techniques, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Imago Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). By tailoring these approaches to each client's specific needs and goals, Katie empowers clients to make meaningful changes and develop effective coping strategies for whatever they’re facing.
With a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from William and Mary, and years of work with families and relationships, Katie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role as a Teletherapist. Prior to her current position, Katie provided intensive in-home family therapy throughout the DC and MD area. Katie has been trained in Functional Family Therapy, Multisystemic Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy, and has used skills in these approaches for several families struggling with extreme conflict and communication challenges. Katie draws from this background to help her current clients identify triggers, patterns, and pain in their relationships with others and themselves.
Katie is committed to providing an affirming and compassionate space to all clients who want to build safe, loving relationships with themselves and others. If you are looking for an accepting and validating environment where cursing and crying are both completely welcome, reach out to Katie today.
States
Katie provides individual/family/couples therapy virtually for those in DC, MD and VA.
Areas of Experience
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Autism
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Family Conflict
Gender Expression
Gender Identity
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Orientation
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Plus many more...
Typical Office Hours
10am-7pm Monday-Thursday (varies)
Feedback
"Katie is really awesome, we love her."
-Anonymous
"Katie is super helpful!" "She is fantastic!"
-Anonymous
"Katie was nothing short of a gift the last year+ of my life!" "She changed my life for the better!" "
-Anonymous