Kate Kortanek

Kate Kortanek is a dedicated Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) and board-certified art therapist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in the treatment of trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety-related issues. She works effectively with diverse populations, including preteens, children, teens, and adults. Kate understands that everyone is deserving of self-love and fulfillment, yet many may face obstacles that hinder this belief. She offers guidance, clarity, and support to those navigating dark moments in their lives. Her therapeutic approach is diverse and eclectic, incorporating expressive arts, EMDR, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and cognitive-behavioral strategies. In her sessions, clients explore art-making as a means of self-expression, as well as engage in verbal processing to gain deeper insights and foster behavioral changes. Kate is proficient in teaching adaptive coping strategies, self-esteem building, and the safe exploration of unresolved emotional pain. As a Trauma Informed Expressive Arts Therapist, she also provides psychological testing services in collaboration with her licensed clinical psychologist and independently licensed social worker. In her practice, she emphasizes the importance of fostering healthy family dynamics and offers support for issues related to grief, life adjustments, relationship difficulties, and more.