Katherine Girling, LMSW

She/Her

Supervised by Nicole Stark, LCSW-S

Kathy Girling De La Paz, LMSW

Location

Katherine Girling, LMSW

Supervised by Nicole Stark, LCSW-S

Focus

Pre-Teens, Teens, Young Adults (18-30), Adults, Elders (65+)

At times, we can feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. Relationship struggles, stress, parenting, grief, and major transitions can leave us feeling emotionally exhausted and disconnected. Reaching out for support is an important first step toward change and healing.

I work with preteens, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, postpartum concerns, stress, self esteem issues, and life transitions. My approach is supportive, down-to-earth, and collaborative, creating a space where clients can feel comfortable, understood, and genuinely heard.

I utilize evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, strengths-based techniques, and Gottman informed strategies to help clients better understand patterns, improve communication, develop healthier coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Along with my clinical experience, I bring real world perspective through my background in home health, hospice, entrepreneurship, parenting, and community involvement. My goal is to help clients gain insight, build practical tools, and feel more confident navigating everyday challenges.

Therapeutic Specialties

ADHD

Anxiety

Behavior Issues

Blended Families

Career Support

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Coping Skills

Co-Parenting

Disordered Eating

Divorce/Separation

Emotional Regulation

Grief & Loss

Infertility

Infidelity

Life Transitions/Changes

Loneliness

Panic Attacks

Parenting Support

Perfectionism

Premarital Counseling

Pre/Postpartum Support

Self-Esteem

Separation Anxiety

Spiritual Concerns

Stress Management

Setting Boundaries

Social Skills

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Family/Marital

Family Systems

Gottman

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Interpersonal

Multicultural

Person-Centered

Positive Discipline

Strengths-Based

Therapy Fees

Individual Therapy

$165 per 50-minute session

Parenting Therapy

$165 per 50-minute session

Family or Relationship Therapy

$175 per 50-minute session

A Little About Me

My approach is grounded in evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method, and Structural Family Therapy. As a mother of six and grandmother of three, I also bring lived experience and a deep understanding of the complexities of family life and relationships. I work collaboratively with clients to understand patterns, improve problem-solving skills, and create healthier roles and connections. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can build insight, develop practical strategies, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

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