Katherine Deal

My communication style

I'm direct but kind. My goal is to discuss what needs to be, and these discussions most often transition into painful paths. My goal is to walk with you and help you improve in all the areas where you are being negatively impacted. We often lack the necessary objectivity to see things the way they truly are.

My journey to mental healthcare

I began my journey working with the most severely mentally ill of our population. I have seen how untreated mental illness destroys lives and robs people of the ability to live meaningful, fulfilling, and joyous lives. There is a better way; change is possible despite what's happened. But you have to want it.

My goals for you

By doing the hard thing and moving toward what causes pain, you can learn tools to better manage and ultimately become the master over it rather than it being the master over you.

Our first session

Lots of information gathering. I need to learn as much about you and your current concerns as possible. That process will continue throughout every session. Sessions are often not linear; we will go from past to present and back again. Many feel like they are rambling or all over the place. Don't worry, you're not.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian