Clinical Therapist
Katie Glatz, LSW
she/her
Systems (including familial, transgenerational, historically oppressive, intersectional identity frameworks); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT), including process-based; Strengths-based; Narrative Therapy; Evidence-based trauma therapies; Solution-Focused Therapy; Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT); Mindfulness-based therapies
Limited Availability
(Evenings Only)
Downtown + Telehealth
Aetna, Cigna, United/ UBH, Highmark BC/BS Commercial, UPMC Commercial
$85-110
My Specialties
Trauma
Grief and loss
LGBTQIA2SP+ Support
Neurodivergent support (please note our approach is generally therapeutic/acceptance-based, not coaching)
Adjustment, stress, transitions
Anxiety and mood symptoms
A little more about me
Some fun facts Hikes with my dog and floral tattoos. Get to know me A little less
I enjoy hiking with my dog. I also have many tattoos, especially flowers and butterflies.
What working with me is like Time to find your words, with support along the way. Explore my approach A little less
You do not need to know exactly how to explain what you are feeling. I offer a calm space to pause, think and try out a few words. We will set goals together and draw on your strengths, with questions that help us make connections when you feel stuck. I want you to be able to show up as yourself without embarrassment or judgment.
What matters to me Curiosity about people and compassion for different ways of thinking. Read my story A little less
I have long been interested in human behaviour, how our minds work and the stories that shape us. As a neurodivergent dog-mom with anxiety, I understand that finding words for an experience can be difficult. I bring patience and the practice of giving ourselves grace into my work. I support clients through trauma, transitions and the process of understanding themselves more fully.
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"If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is because everything would be what it isn't."
-- Alice in WonderlandThe person behind the practice
Katie, in her own words.
A few reflections on what brings me to this work and how I show up in therapy.
People, stories and how the mind works
“I’ve always been interested in human behavior, how the mind works, and the life stories we have.”
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What originally drew you toward becoming a therapist?
I always knew I wanted to help people since I was young. I’ve always been interested in human behavior, how the mind works, and the life stories we have. I’ve wanted to connect with people and be a support that will help them get through the good and bad times.
You don’t have to feel embarrassed here
“I accept them for who they truly are”
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What do clients often feel relieved that they do not have to explain, hide or justify with you?
Clients often feel relieved when they don’t need to feel embarrassed by what they are going through. They are relieved that I accept them for who they truly are and do not judge them for who they are or what they’ve done. They’re relieved that I am here to help no matter what.
People often come to me when they have a difficult time processing trauma, life events or transitions. They are navigating college transitions, job changes, trauma, or just struggling to find the right words to express themselves.
We can slow down together
“I try to create a calm space and allow them to take time to process and think.”
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What do you do when someone does not know where to begin or what to say?
When a client doesn’t know how to express their feelings at the moment, I remind them that it is okay. I try to create a calm space and allow them to take time to process and think. If they still have a difficult time finding their words, I encourage them to do their best by identifying key words. I support them in the moment and will ask questions to get them unstuck or help connection the dots in our conversations.
Making room for a kinder view of yourself
“I will pause and remind them they are not their symptoms.”
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How do you help someone move away from asking, “What is wrong with me?” and toward understanding what they have adapted to or survived?
When a client feels that something is wrong with them, I pause and remind them that they are more than their symptoms. We can explore what they have been through, notice their strengths and make room for a kinder understanding of themselves. I want to support clients in recognising how much they have already navigated and in finding ways to keep growing.