Katie Beaver Esparza

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor

Certifications and/or training: Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C), CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Hi there – I’m Katie, a licensed professional counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist with over 10 years experience in the mental health field. I specialize in helping adults of all ages navigate transitional periods, whether that’s a transition that’s been anxiously anticipated (like that first “grown up” job or parenthood) or a transition that feels unexpected and overwhelming, like the end of a relationship, an illness, or a loss. Together, we’ll work to make meaning from the struggle so that you can move forward… even if the thought of that seems beyond reach right now.

One of the toughest experiences during those transitional periods is grief. We grieve not only what we have lost but also the sense of safety and predictability we had in the before. In recent years, I have worked with clients processing losses of parents, children, pets, partners, mobility, and independence. What has held true in each of those experiences is that there is never a perfect thing anyone can say. That has held true during my own grieving, too. So while I won’t have magic words to heal the hurt, I will bring empathy and support to help you move through one of the hardest times a human can experience.

My other areas of focus are anxiety and depression, especially in older adults or the perinatal period. I use cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and person-centered therapies. I meet each client where they are and recognize that the client is the expert in their own life. Taking the first step to start therapy is often the hardest, and I am here to listen without judgment. My goal is to partner with you to increase self-understanding, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and improve self-efficacy. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and I look forward to working with you.

When scheduling an appointment, please ask for Katie Beaver Esparza.

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