Katie Kissel

My communication style

When it comes to communication, it can vary somewhat. Many clients have expressed they feel comforted and soothed when they come into therapy feeling anxious. Most of the time, I am aware of the tone and volume of my voice and the potential impact this has on clients, as I have spent a fair amount of time studying human behavior.

My journey to mental healthcare

I ultimately found this field after being in college for a few years on and off and changing my major numerous times, but never really finding a good fit. I met with a career counselor, we talked about the classes I found the most enjoyment in versus the least, and the counselor suggested a few classes to try.

My goals for you

Setting goals with a client is a very collaborative and ongoing process. I expect an initial goal to be pretty generic because most of the time, clients feel pretty put on the spot when formulating their initial goal, but as therapy progresses, I like to keep track of additional goals that have been identified throughout therapy.

Our first session

An initial session will generally start with an introduction from me, and I will ask some general questions about the client and their treatment history. I prefer to process those right away so I can be mindful of potential triggers. I also encourage the client to ask any questions they may have before I begin the intake process.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Spiritual