About Katie Hevia

LMFT Associate & LPC Associate helping clients transform their relationships through premarital counseling, couples, and individual therapy.

I strive to meet you where you are to help uncover the tools that will work best within the context of your own unique, personal journey. 

HELPING COUPLES RECONNECT

I enjoy helping couples at any stage of their relationship. I work with couples who are finding themselves stuck in a recurring conflict, struggling to move past a betrayal, or are generally feeling disconnected. I believe that often each person in the relationship is genuinely trying their best and is also responsible for contributing to the challenge. Yes - both things can be true at the same time!

I love working with clients to uncover the emotional needs behind conflict cycles and find more effective ways to nurture those needs, with the ultimate goal of fostering healthier relationships.  

HELPING INDIVIDUALS RELATIONALLY THRIVE

It can be challenging to thrive in relation to others when we are feeling disconnected from ourselves. I work with individuals struggling with tough inner critics, low self-esteem, high stress, and/or identity conflicts – all of which can impact how we present ourselves and feel in relation to our peers, family, romantic partners, colleagues, etc.

My approach with individuals involves fostering a sense of self-compassion and curiosity that allows for a deeper understanding of the source of these struggles. I believe that this understanding is the first step towards healing and growth.

UNDERSTANDING THE DEMANDS OF CORPORATE CAREERS

Navigating the ups and downs of career life, particularly corporate career life, can be difficult. I have firsthand experience with the many challenges and joys of corporate life having worked in the sports marketing industry in NYC for over 10 years prior to entering the counseling field. While I would never claim to be an expert on your unique career experience, I do find it helpful to be able to relate to a wide range of career challenges.

HELPING PREMARITAL COUPLES COMMUNICATE

Attending counseling before getting engaged or married is a great way to invest in your relationship! It’s very common to not know what to talk about or how to even approach certain conversations before deciding to commit long term. Premarital counseling is a fantastic resource to help build connection, align on important topics, and feel more secure in your relationship overall.

I truly enjoy working with premarital couples to improve growth areas and identify strengths to help them succeed in the long run.

FAQ

What is your therapy style?

My approach to therapy is grounded in creating a collaborative and nonjudgmental space that fosters trust and safety. I firmly believe that you are the ultimate authority on your own experiences and path forward, and my role is to offer insight, support and empowerment in your self-discovery and growth, either as a couple or individually. 

What happens in the first few sessions with you?

The first few sessions are important for us to simply get to know each other. I want to get to know you, your story, and your therapeutic goals, at the same time that you’re getting to know me and my style. The biggest priority early on is to build genuine trust and comfort.

I believe relational context is essential to the therapeutic process, so I’ll be curious about your upbringing and your current relationships with your family and friends.

While we’re building our relationship, I’ll be getting a sense for what your goals are and how I can best help you get there. We’ll talk openly about this throughout our sessions so that we’re collaborating and adjusting as needed every step of the way.

How often do we need to come to therapy?

It’s generally good to plan on coming to therapy about once a week in the beginning so we can build momentum in working towards your goals. This can always be adjusted based on your therapeutic needs, schedule, etc.

Katie is an LMFT Associate supervised by Rachel Falbo, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S and Liz Higgins, LMFT-S