Katy Gustafson, MS, LCPC, LPC
My Philosophy
How we experience life matters. As a therapist, I believe everyone will face challenges, pain, and suffering. It is human to feel pain and discouragement, but is it also human to feel hope and joy about life. In therapy I can’t promise your particular suffering will go away completely, but I can help you relate to your struggles in a new and different way. My hope is that therapy helps you access more compassion, courage, and joy. I feel it is important to hold space for both joy and suffering as you strive to create a meaningful life. I aim to be a warm and gentle therapist, who will affirm your experiences and celebrate your successes while subtly challenging you to go outside your comfort zone. We will work together to meet your present-day challenges and create space to process past wounds. Clinically, I aim to improve psychological flexibility and resilience. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral theories like CBT, ACT, and DBT, while mindfully incorporating trauma interventions and attachment theory.
Katy Gustafson, MS, LCPC, LPC
My Philosophy
How we experience life matters. As a therapist, I believe everyone will face challenges, pain, and suffering. It is human to feel pain and discouragement, but is it also human to feel hope and joy about life. In therapy I can’t promise your particular suffering will go away completely, but I can help you relate to your struggles in a new and different way. My hope is that therapy helps you access more compassion, courage, and joy. I feel it is important to hold space for both joy and suffering as you strive to create a meaningful life. I aim to be a warm and gentle therapist, who will affirm your experiences and celebrate your successes while subtly challenging you to go outside your comfort zone. We will work together to meet your present-day challenges and create space to process past wounds. Clinically, I aim to improve psychological flexibility and resilience. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral theories like CBT, ACT, and DBT, while mindfully incorporating trauma interventions and attachment theory.
Credentials
I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Doane University in Crete, Nebraska. In 2018, I received a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Divine Mercy University in Sterling, Virginia. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia.
Certifications
Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy
We will work together to meet your present day challenges by learning new skills and ways of coping, while also creating space to understand how your personal history shaped who you are.
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule a complimentary phone consultation so we can discuss what brings you to therapy and how we can help.