I am really enjoying my sessions with Katie - they feel authentic and cathartic. It's been really great to establish a care for my voice and needs especially in a transitional time.

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geometry-shapes iconDepression, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Trauma / PTSD
LGBTQ+ Community ExperienceLGBTQ+ Community Experience
Online in Maryland
10 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Kathleen accepts 27 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna | Evernorth
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS PPO
Carelon
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Compsych
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Johns Hopkins Healthcare | JHHC
JP Farley Corporation
Medicare MD
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
Tricare East | Out of Network Provider
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$220
first session
$160
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Kathleen

Katie Murray is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical who works to provide her clients with education around mindfulness techniques, supporting them in gaining effective tools to manage presenting symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. She helps to empower their sense of confidence, self-awareness, and emotional regulation throughout the course of therapy. Katie is a welcoming and affirming therapist for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Throughout her career, Katie has had a wide range of experiences working with both teens and adults who are survivors of complex trauma. In addition to previous outpatient therapy, she has managed community-based programs providing help with the transition to adulthood for at-risk teens and adolescents with significant mental health needs. She served as a co-facilitator of evidence-based multi-family psychoeducation groups for families with a teen diagnosed with either bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Katie also spent six years as a therapist and Behavioral Health Director within the juvenile justice system and hardware secure settings, providing trauma-informed individual, family, and substance abuse services.

Katie maintains a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach with all clients. The basis of her work with clients is supported by the frameworks of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. Katie is on the national registry of therapists certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and specializes in working with individuals who have a history of acute and complex traumatic experiences. 

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"As a queer-identified clinician, I understand and prioritize the need for access to a stigma-free and trauma-informed therapeutic environment in which each of my clients are able to fully explore all aspects of life and identity, in order to become their most authentic self."

What clients say

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

Katie is the best and everything is so easy with the interface!

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Kathleen

I am really enjoying my sessions with Katie - they feel authentic and cathartic. It's been really great to establish a care for my voice and needs especially in a transitional time....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Kathleen

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Get to know Kathleen

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

You're not alone and you're anywhere close to as awful/embarrassing/terrible/"messing it all up" as you're telling yourself.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I am an avid hiker, so I try to get out in nature as much as possible on my days off. I also love to garden, read, paint and cook. Getting the opportunity for camping or beach trips with loved ones is something that always brings me great happiness!

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesDepression, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Life Transition, Relationships, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues, Sleep / Insomnia, Divorce, Women’s Issues
ApproachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing, Any / Eclectic
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Education and training

Years in practice
10 years
Graduating institute
Salisbury University
Graduating degree
Master of Social Work
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1043855869
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State of practiceMD
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License number18194
Practice location

Practice information

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Individual Counseling
Kathleen is available for Video visits.
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Kathleen Murray

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