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LACUNA: noun [luh-kyoo-nuh]
“An unfilled space or interval; A gap. A blank space or missing part”
Therapy for Healing & Growth
French composer Claude Debussy once said that “music is the space between the notes.” I often think of therapy in that same way- it’s about what exists in the spaces between our experiences, our relationships, and our inner worlds.
Those spaces- the lacunas- are where healing, beauty, and transformation can take root. Together, we’ll explore these deeper parts of your story with curiosity and compassion, helping you reconnect with the fullest and freest version of yourself.
At Lacuna Counseling, I offer depth-oriented, trauma-informed therapy for adults throughout Ohio who are ready to explore their inner world. Using an integrated approach that blends Internal Family Systems, art therapy, and somatic awareness, I help clients move beyond symptom management into lasting transformation.
My Commitment
At Lacuna Counseling, I create a warm, non-judgmental space for adults who want to truly understand themselves- not just manage their symptoms. In particular, I love working with high-achieving and neurodivergent folks! My approach combines Internal Family Systems, art therapy, and somatic methods to help you:
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• Explore your internal world with curiosity and compassion
• Understand the protective patterns that no longer serve you
• Heal emotional wounds at their roots
• Develop authentic self-awareness and self-leadership
• Access your inner wisdom through creative and embodied practices
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Together, we’ll explore the spaces within you that hold the potential for healing and wholeness—mind, body, and spirit.
Hi! I'm Katie
Welcome. I am glad you found your way here.
I have always had a strong drive to do things well. I notice things, think about things, and feel a lot - even if that doesn't always show on the outside. Holding yourself to a high standard can get you far in life - but it can also lead to a lot of burdensome pressure.
I care deeply about working with adults who are thoughtful and capable, and who may be carrying more than people realize. Many of my clients are neurodivergent or high-achieving adults who feel competent in the world but unsettled underneath.
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My work integrates somatic therapy, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), and parts work. Rather than trying to fix you, we focus on understanding how your system adapted - and gently supporting it toward something more sustainable.
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What does a session with me look like?
We will work together as collaborative partners in exploring your inner landscape.
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Each session begins with checking in about what's most alive for you. From there, we might:
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Work with your parts (using IFS to understand your internal system)
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Create art to access feelings or experiences that are hard to put into words
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Track body sensations to connect with how your nervous system responds to stress
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Explore patterns in your relationships or ways of being
This is exploratory, creative, and goes at your pace. The goal is self-understanding and lasting internal change- which takes time and commitment.
The hope is that you will walk away each time with something to chew on from our experience, and that you will feel inspired to do exploration between our sessions. I will help you connect to:
Your truth
Your inner and
outer world
Your inherent
healing potential
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DBR Therapy
When you understand your patterns but still feel something stuck beneath the surface, DBR helps you slow down and work with the part of your nervous system that learned to brace.
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Grounded in neuroscience, DBR tracks what happens in the body first - before thoughts or even emotions take over. Working at this early level is a gentle yet powerful way to process experiences that may never have been fully completed.
Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety can show up in many forms - racing thoughts, muscle tension, trouble sleeping, or a constant feeling of unease. It might feel like your mind is always scanning for danger or that you’re never quite able to relax. In therapy, we’ll explore how anxiety functions in your life and what it may be trying to protect you from, using a compassionate and non-pathologizing lens.
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Rather than trying to eliminate anxiety altogether, our work together will help you build a relationship with it—one where you can understand its patterns, reduce its intensity, and regain a sense of internal safety. Whether your anxiety stems from past trauma, sensory overload, or chronic stress, I offer a supportive space to slow down, reconnect with your body, and begin to trust yourself again.
Depression Therapy
Depression can manifest in many ways—feeling persistently sad, numb, or disconnected, losing interest in activities once enjoyed, or struggling to find motivation. It might feel like you're stuck in a dark place with no way out, and every day feels like a heavy burden. In therapy, we’ll explore the roots of your depression, using a compassionate and non-judgmental approach.
Rather than focusing on eliminating depression, our work will help you develop a healthier relationship with it—understanding its triggers, reducing its impact, and creating a sense of hope. Whether your depression stems from past experiences, stress, or overwhelming life changes, I offer a safe and supportive space to reconnect with yourself and begin the healing process.
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Somatic Therapy
Traumatic experiences can linger, causing distress long after the event has passed. EMDR therapy offers a proven approach to free yourself from the grips of these memories and emotions, allowing you to find peace and resolution.
Through the skilled use of eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, such as tapping or sounds, we activate your brain's natural healing processes. This stimulation assists in reprocessing traumatic memories, reducing their emotional intensity, and enabling you to find new perspectives and resilience.
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Internal Family Systems Therapy
Uncover the emotional wounds, sensory experiences, and damaging beliefs that have been holding you back. With IFS therapy, you'll learn to identify, communicate, and build relationships with these parts, fostering harmony and balance within.
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Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction, I use a non-judgmental and non-pathologizing philosophy that emphasizes on self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.
Autism Therapy
Navigating the world as a neurodivergent person can feel confusing, exhausting, and at times, isolating. Autism therapy offers a space where you don’t have to mask or explain yourself—where your experience is understood and honored just as it is.​
In our sessions, we’ll explore how your unique way of thinking, feeling, and relating affects your day-to-day life and relationships. Whether you're feeling burned out from masking, anxious in social situations, or simply craving a space to be your full self, therapy can help. I provide an accepting, neurodiversity-affirming environment where you can unmask safely, explore your strengths, and learn tools to support your nervous system and communication style—on your terms.
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