- 16 years experience
- Creative interventions offered
- DBT and trauma approaches
About Katie
Katie Drobney is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, and depression. She works with parents and individuals coping with life changes and caregiving strain. Katie draws on 16 years of practical experience to offer calm, steady support as people figure out what they want to change.
She believes each person knows their story best and brings strengths to the work. Sessions focus on practical steps and experiments that fit day-to-day life. Creative tools such as art, music, or journaling are offered when helpful, and clients choose whether to use them.
Katie uses approaches that address trauma and intense emotions. She incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. She also brings trauma-focused methods and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing techniques for processing difficult memories.
Her style is collaborative and respectful. Katie aims to support and empower people as they try new coping strategies and respond to setbacks. She explains options clearly and helps people pick tools that make sense for their lives.
Based in Colorado, Katie holds LPC and LMHC credentials, and she speaks English. She encourages a gradual pace that fits each person’s needs and priorities.
How DBT, EMDR, and Trauma-Focused Care Work Online
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. It uses short exercises and skill practice that translate well to conversation and at-home assignments. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps process distressing memories by pairing focused attention with guided stimulation; when used thoughtfully it can reduce the intensity of traumatic memories. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding how past events affect current reactions and on building concrete strategies for feeling safer and more in control.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit those needs. Sessions are collaborative and can shift as progress and comfort change over time.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find remote appointments make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt DBT skills coaching, trauma-focused conversations, and EMDR-informed processing to an online setting, while tailoring homework and at-home tools to your routine.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Katie commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, depression, and coping with life changes, among related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on workable tools and small experiments that fit daily life. Creative options like art or journaling are available if the client wants them.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional work experience supporting people with anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.