Josie Koger

My communication style

I meet you where you're at, actively listen, and reflect with empathy and validation. My style is calm, nonjudgmental, and personable. I build a trusting connection so you can feel comfortable expressing your feelings in a safe, confidential environment.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to psychotherapy after witnessing my daughter's transformation through therapy and medication. Seeing how counseling shaped her attitude and turned her life around made me a believer in this work. I'm fascinated by how shifting mental processes affects current and future well-being.

My goals for you

I work collaboratively with you to define and prioritize what you want to accomplish in therapy. This starts by building safety and trust in our relationship. I value your feedback on whether our treatment goals support your coping capacities. I focus on incremental, gradual progress instead of perfection.

Our first session

The first session is about building connections. We'll spend time gathering information about how you've been feeling, what brought you to therapy, and how I can help. I'll normalize and validate your concerns, ask follow-up questions, and learn about previous therapy experiences. I'll answer your questions and share my initial observations.

I identify as...

• Female
• Asian
• Christian