katelin hanhart

About Me

I've been in the field about 13 yrs in all levels of care from residential substance use treatment to PHP/IOP and outpatient care. I understand the complexities of working with clients who have experienced trauma in their past and are trying to work through it to better their lives in the present. I also frequently work with clients working through various types of addiction and at various stages of addiction/recovery. I value the work I do with clients and work on building trust in the therapeutic room to feel safe enough to be open. I always tell people if I don't know what's going on it's harder for me to help; with that I work very hard to create an environment where clients feel like they can be honest without judgment or fear of consequence. I look forward to connecting with you.

Professional Philosophy

I've been trained in many different types of therapies, but I generally look at the work I do through the biosocial theory. What this means is that we as humans are complex and who we are as adults is truly the combination of innate personality traits and genetics, combined with life experiences which all impact the way our brain is wired. In therapy we can begin to bring information about who we are and how what we have been through has impacted us into our conscious awareness to make changes that support the life we want to live in the present. I often will use a combination of EMDR, DBT skills, relational therapy, trauma focused therapy, and mindfulness to support the clients I work with.

Why I Do This Work

I feel passionate about making sure my clients feel truly seen, heard and understood. I don't believe in a one size fits all approach, but I do take the same relational strategy with everyone I work with. This means I am validating, supportive, and encouraging while also being honest, straight forward, and direct when needed to support your therapeutic journey.

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