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Welcome to Inner Awakenings Counseling & Consulting

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I believe that everyone has the potential to change, grow, and heal. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship where you can comfortably process your concerns and achieve your goals for a more fulfilling life. With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, my passion for helping others runs deep.

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At Inner Awakenings Counseling & Consulting, I use a solution-focused approach integrated with various therapeutic modalities to offer you the most effective services. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques, which allows me to tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs.

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My aim is to create a nonjudgmental environment where you can gain insight into your past and present struggles. Together, we will work on developing your inner strength, processing negative events, building new skills, and gaining fresh perspectives on your life. Ultimately, my goal is to support you in your journey towards healing and achieving the fulfilling life you deserve.

I look forward to working with you on your journey.

“If seeds waited for perfect conditions to grow, there would be no plants in the desert.”

- Matshona Dhliwayo

Katelyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  Katelyn comes to Maine by way of Massachusetts, Washington D.C., and Arizona. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from American University in Washington D.C., with a Minor in Criminal Justice. She then moved to Arizona, where she obtained her Masters in Social Work from Arizona State University, along with a Graduate Certificate in the Assessment of Integrative Health Modalities.

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Katelyn’s clinical experience spans over fifteen years in various roles, including case manager, child and family therapist, trauma therapist, and clinical coordinator. She has worked for several agencies, on Native American reservations, and currently owns and operates her private practice. She has worked to support clients mental health through individual, group and crisis counseling. Katelyn currently works with children starting at age 4, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, couple, and family therapy.

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As a Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) therapist, Certified EMDR therapist, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Katelyn’s goal is to provide you with a safe and nonjudgmental environment where you can gain awareness into your past and present struggles. Katelyn is trained in and uses a variety of therapeutic modalities, including DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, Mindfulness, Polyvagal Therapy, and EMDR. She specializes in working with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, intimate partner violence, narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, first responders, grief, and relationship issues. Katelyn is committed to helping clients navigate and process a range of traumatic and challenging experiences, empowering them to move forward and find freedom from the struggles that leave them feeling stuck in their daily lives.

About Katelyn

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