Kathryn Wich, LMHC

Kathryn Wich is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 who brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to therapy. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida in 2011 and completed both a Master and Specialist degree in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Florida in 2014. Since beginning work in the mental health field, she has focused on helping clients navigate a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma and post-traumatic stress, communication difficulties, and LGBTQ-related issues.

Kathryn’s therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and empowering. She emphasizes the importance of a trusting relationship as the foundation for growth and change, tailoring each session and treatment plan to the individual needs and goals of the client. Her clinical work blends cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, client-centered principles, and mindfulness practices to support practical coping skills and deeper emotional healing.

Her goals as a therapist include helping clients feel heard and understood, identifying and strengthening personal resources, working through past pain and losses, and supporting movement toward a clearer sense of self and purpose. She approaches counseling as a collaborative process and encourages clients to engage in work that feels meaningful and achievable. Kathryn looks forward to partnering with individuals seeking support and change.

Approaches and Online Care Tailored to Client Needs

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client’s experience guides the work. This approach helps people who want to explore their feelings, improve self-understanding, and make personal changes at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, concentrates on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to shift those patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can be helpful for stress, trauma symptoms, and emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kathryn collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting plans as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, access care from home, and maintain continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver skill-building, processing work, and supportive interventions that align with the client’s needs.