Katherine "Katie" Royer, LPCC

Katherine "Katie" Royer is a licensed counselor in New Mexico with 16 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and shifts in motivation and self-esteem. As an LPCC - a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - she combines clinical training with a compassionate, practical approach to help clients build confidence and find clearer paths forward. Katherine focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly, and where small steps toward change are celebrated.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, guiding individuals through difficult transitions such as loss, relationship challenges, mood concerns, sleep difficulties, and parenting or family stress. Katherine also works with issues like obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, anger, and the emotional effects of trauma and abuse. She tailors interventions to each person’s needs, drawing on approaches that support emotion regulation, healthier coping, and improved self-worth.

Seeking help can feel courageous and uncertain; Katherine aims to make that first step manageable by offering steady support and practical tools so clients can move toward a more fulfilling and resilient life.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Katherine "Katie" Royer integrates several well-established therapeutic methods to address emotional and behavioral concerns. Attachment-based therapy explores patterns of connection and trust in relationships, helping people understand how early bonds influence current reactions and improving how they relate to others. Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual’s experience by offering empathic listening and acceptance, supporting personal growth and self-directed change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical strategies, which can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and help manage compulsive or intrusive thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Katherine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Katherine is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care during life transitions, reduce logistical barriers, and allow people to receive support in the way that fits them best.