Meet Katie

Living through a traumatic event is a life-defining moment but we all have the choice on how that moment defines us.

 

My own personal experience with trauma has started me on a lifelong journey to help others who have survived their own traumatic event and want to move forward and thrive in their lives.  I’ve sought help from a counselor, applied many of the principles and techniques I know advocate, and surrounded myself with loving and supportive people.

 

This journey has helped me find my purpose as a trauma counselor and deciding to focus on helping others who have experienced their own trauma learn to thrive again.

 

Specifically leading me to be a sexual assault and domestic violence advocate as I worked towards completing my Masters in Social Work.

 

As a Psychotherapist and Certified Trauma Professional, I help individuals gain a better connection to the skills and strength they inherently have.  Together we work towards bringing those amazing qualities out of them so they can thrive.

 

Using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions, I focus on you and where you're currently at. I work with you on helping regain your confidence in yourself, getting your power back, and making sure you can live your best life without the past holding you back.

 

I take a whole person, holistic approach to healing using a range of techniques and practices to ensure the most effective path to healing for you.  No two journeys are the same, therefore I combine elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and relaxation techniques, Reprocessing strategies, Solution-focused, and strengths-based approaches.

Fun Facts

I love being outdoors and enjoying all of the great places to explore in the Fox Valley and Wisconsin.  Whether it's a hike with my kids or sitting by the water, I try to be outdoors as much as I can.

From photography to painting, I love being able to express my creative side whenever I can.  When I can't be creative I enjoy getting lost in the melodies of some old school R&B or jam out to Paramore, Lady Gaga, and Halestrom.

Cooking is a big passion of mine and I love a great home cooked dinner with my family.  From Eggs Benedict to Beef Wellington I love trying any recipe!

Meet Nala

aka Beans

Beans is my little fur baby, cuddle bug, and blanket thief.  I am a crazy dog mom and super proud of it.

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She absolutely loves bananas and carrots and will bug you incessantly if she knows you have them.

 

I'm hoping to train her as a therapy dog so she just might be in your next session. 

612 East Longview Drive, 

Appleton, WI 54911

*Located inside Alternatives Holistic Health & Wellness Center. Please look for that signage when you arrive.* 

Katie@Purplelotuscounselingllc.com

920-543-5583

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Directions: We're located on the north side of East Longview Drive in the complex of buildings. Please enter our building for Alternatives Holistic Health & Wellness Center and have a seat in the waiting room to  your left. Your therapist will be out to get you at your appointment time. 

Public Transportation: Our office is serviced by Valley Transit 
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​Free parking in lot to the East of our building 

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