Welcome to confidential therapy and support.

I am Kate Williams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR certified therapist living in the Northwest.

I am a seasoned and certified trauma and anxiety specialist with over twelve years of experience working in a variety of settings including primary care, outpatient substance abuse treatment, community-based mental health, school settings and private practice.

My life experiences and expertise includes midlife transitions, trauma, anxiety, grief, loss, relationship challenges, difficulty family dynamics, career changes and other stressors and adjustments. I look forward to meeting you!

I offer a warm and attentive approach.

I will be honest in a compassionate and non-judgmental way.

I have your best interest in mind, and will gently challenge you to take steps toward the changes you want.

I am aware of my own privilege and remain conscious of that both in my work and my personal life.

I am committed to learning about the lives and experiences of others and supporting all people including those marginalized due to gender, sexuality, ethnicity, race, religion, or spirituality.

I use secular and evidence-based methods and welcome a person’s unique spiritual beliefs.

  • BS - University of Wisconsin, Madison

    MSW - University of Southern California

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker in OR, ID, CA, TX, WA, NV, WI, VA, Florida telehealth registration.

    You can verify my licenses here.

  • Original LCSW license 2017

    EMDR certified by EMDRIA, verify this certification here.

    The Flash Technique & EMDR

    Advanced Flash Technique

    Dr. Sue Johnson's Intensive Course in Emotionally Focused Therapy: Attachment-Based Interventions for Couples

    Working with Couples with EMDR

    Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1

    EMDR Therapy with Children and Teens via Telehealth

    EMDR and Grief

    Bereavement Groups

    Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS) Certification

    Ego-State Therapy Interventions to Prepare Dissociative Clients for EMDR

    The Many Layers of EMDR: A Somatic & Attachment Focus (SAFE)

    EMDR Addiction Protocols

    Polyvagal Theory: Pathways to Stillness with Deb Dana

    ACT for Anxiety and Depression

    ACT for Trauma

Types of Therapy

  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) involves being led in simple eye movement or tapping exercises to reduce distress.

    EMDR is structured, customizable and involves less talking. You can learn more about EMDR here.

  • Flash Technique

    Similar to EMDR, Flash Technique uses tapping and blinking exercises to reduce disturbance of distressing memories and experiences.

    Flash is often used prior to EMDR, but can also be used as a stand alone therapy.

  • ACT

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on increasing one’s awareness around thoughts, feelings and behaviors. ACT helps identify values and commitments that help support a meaningful life.

    It involves both talking and experiential exercises and tools.

  • Mindfulness

    Mindfulness is a way of noticing. Similar to strengthening a muscle, we can train our brain to notice more and by default bring oneself to a more present state. Mindfulness exercises range from formal meditation practice to simply bringing attention to each of your five senses.

Just need to talk? I’m ready to listen.

Talk therapy provides a safe place to share, express, and get clarity around what you think or feel. It can help you learn about and make sense of what you are experiencing.

Saying things out loud can help you understand what you want in life, and create the steps you need to get you there.

We will figure out what type of therapy is best for you.

Take the first step and schedule a free consultation.

Schedule here