Katelyn Elliott, LPC

Katelyn Elliott is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who brings more than a decade of clinical experience to her work. She earned a master’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2012 and has focused her practice on supporting people facing substance use and co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression and mood concerns, trauma and PTSD, stress management, identity questions, and LGBTQ-related issues.

Katelyn approaches counseling from a humanistic, existential perspective that treats each person as the expert on their own life. She seeks to build a collaborative relationship aimed at helping clients explore how they exist in the world and how meaning can be discovered or created amid life’s challenges. Her style emphasizes presence, compassion, and a nonjudgmental stance as clients examine their experiences and values.

In practice she integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness techniques to help clients develop practical coping skills while also attending to questions of purpose and identity. This combination allows clients to address symptoms like anxiety or substance use while exploring deeper sources of motivation and meaning.

Katelyn often invites clients to take a step back and view their life story with new perspective, helping them notice the patterns and contrasts that shape their journey so they can move forward with greater self-compassion and clarity.

Existential and Cognitive Approaches for Online Care

Katelyn Elliott uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Existential Therapy, and she often draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, or panic. Existential Therapy invites clients to explore meaning, values, and life choices, helping with issues of identity, purpose, and coping with major transitions. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-directed style that strengthens a person’s own motivation to change, which is especially useful for addictions and ambivalence about recovery.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Katelyn works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines practical strategies with deeper exploration when appropriate so the work feels relevant and personally meaningful.

Online therapy with Katelyn can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to keep consistent appointments, access support during life changes, and work on coping skills from home or wherever clients feel most comfortable.