Kate Sturges, MA, LPC (she/her)

Relational 

Humans strive for connectedness, to themselves, and others. At the heart of my therapeutic philosophy is my belief in the ability of every individual to create positive relationships. By creating a safe space to explore relationship patterns, I provide clients with the opportunity to create new ways of engaging and how to create fulfilling connections.

Mindfulness-based

I utilize Mindfulness-based practice to increase our awareness. Our world moves at a very fast past which impacts our stress level and emotions. I combine Mindfulness practices with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to gain greater awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I specialize in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help us understand how our thoughts, feelings, and behavior impact each other and work towards changing thought patterns. My training also includes utilizing Exposure and Response Prevention treatment primarily to help those experiencing Anxiety and/or OCD.

LGBTQ Issues

As a queer identified woman, it is my goal to create a safe space for people who identify as LGBTQ.

OCD

I specialize in treating OCD utilizing CBT along with Exposure and Response Prevention.

Anxiety

I specialize in treating Anxiety Disorders utilizing CBT. Anxiety is a challenging part of life that affects most people at some point. In my experience, anxious thoughts can multiply and start a downward spiral that affects self esteem, confidence, and self worth. Becoming aware of these thoughts and finding where you can stop the spiral can greatly impact the power anxiety has over your life.

Depression

Often times depression feels overwhelming and too much to manage. I believe that it is important to become mindful of negative self-talk and seek tools that will allow clients to address depression one step at a time. Depression requires planning and setting down a map of what tools to use in those moments that feel overwhelming.