"I am glad you are here seeking help. I am here to help you work through your challenges and support your growth based on your needs to help you achieve your goals. Making the decision to change is a choice that takes courage and I would be honored to start working with you! "
Katryne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Katryne completed her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master of Clinical Social Work at Florida State University. She has worked in various clinical settings, as well as, clinical forensic settings. Katryne is certified in moral reconation therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed care, crisis intervention and motivational interviewing. She has published a peer reviewed journal in cognitive psychology, which was awarded by the Bess H Ward.
Katryne is passionate about helping individuals find their inner power while increasing hope and self-confidence to accomplish their goals. In addition, she loves working with individuals, families and couples. Her focus is to help them grow together while identifying and addressing their specific needs. She helps couples strengthen their connection and she utilizes strategies to empower them to reach their goals.
Katryne specializes in treating anxiety disorders including obsessive compulsive disorder, agoraphobia disorder, panic attack disorder, acute and chronic post-traumatic disorder, attachment disorder, adjustment disorder, attention/hyperactivity deficit disorder, borderline personality disorder, mood and affect disorder, substance abuse addiction, pornography addiction, relationship issues, complex grief trauma, major life transitions, forensic, trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, anger management, self-harm, depression and child abuse.
Katryne utilizes evidenced-based treatment modalities. She uses an eclectic approach that is holistic, trauma-focused and person-centered. Part of her strategy approach includes principles and techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness techniques, attachment-based therapy, solution-focused therapy, unconditional positive regard, and motivational interviewing. Katryne also finds it helpful to find relevant and pertinent analogies to help deepen her clients’ understanding in their healing journey.
Katryne supports her clients by creating a safe environment where painful thoughts and feelings can be shared and processed without fear of judgment, and she helps her clients find the root causes of their problems when addressing difficult challenges. She utilizes empowerment strategies and techniques to help her clients increase self-awareness, self-insight, and guides their healing therapeutic process while providing ongoing emotional support.