Kate Custodio is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who creates a compassionate, trauma-informed therapeutic environment where clients can discover their deep sense of self-worth and the clarity to create lives that truly feel like their own.

With specialized expertise in depression, anxiety, and trauma recovery, she brings an approach rooted in understanding the root causes of emotional pain rather than simply managing symptoms. Kate particularly enjoys working with young adults and women, understanding the unique challenges these populations face as they navigate identity development, life transitions, and the journey toward becoming who they were always meant to be.

Her therapeutic approach integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Person-Centered principles within a framework of trauma-informed care, attachment-based therapy, and mind-body integration. This comprehensive methodology allows her to help clients feel emotionally safe, seen, and empowered to break old patterns that no longer serve them. Kate's approach recognizes that healing opens the door to freedom, connection, and authentic self-expression, working collaboratively with clients to build resilience, restore self-trust, and create lasting transformation.

With specialized training in EMDR for trauma and anxiety recovery and certification as a Prepare/Enrich facilitator for couples and premarital counseling, Kate brings evidence-based expertise to her clinical practice. Her educational background includes a Master's degree and comprehensive preparation in trauma-informed therapeutic approaches that honor the interconnection between mind and body in the healing process. This specialized training enables her to provide effective support for complex presentations involving relationship issues, identity exploration, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges.

Outside the therapy room, Kate practices what she teaches about the importance of grounding, presence, and self-care. She loves spending quality time with her family and taking her golden retriever swimming, understanding the healing power of both meaningful relationships and connection with nature. Kate practices yoga regularly to stay grounded and connected to herself, embodying the mindfulness and mind-body integration she brings to her therapeutic work. Her commitment to slowing down, being present, and enjoying simple moments reflects her understanding that these practices are essential components of mental health and well-being.

• Kate's specialized focus on understanding root causes rather than symptom management enables her to provide deeper, more lasting healing by addressing the underlying sources of emotional pain and helping clients build genuine resilience and self-trust.

• Her trauma-informed approach, combined with EMDR trainin,g provides clients with powerful, evidence-based tools for processing difficult experiences while maintaining emotional safety and empowerment throughout the healing journey.

• Kate's integration of attachment-based therapy with mind-body approaches recognizes that healing happens on multiple levels, helping clients restore their connection to themselves while building the capacity for healthy relationships and authentic self-expression.