Katia Gilliam, LPC

Katia Gilliam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 22 years of experience in mental health and social services. She has supported children, teens, adults, and families in a wide range of settings, including private practice, crisis intervention, school-based programs, community mental health clinics, detention centers, residential treatment, and social service agencies. Her background also includes roles in program admissions, operations management, school-based therapy, and supervision for the Department of Children and Families.

She provides individual therapy and practical emotional support for people coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family challenges, behavioral concerns, and life transitions. Her style is solution-focused and trauma-informed, grounded in everyday realities, and oriented toward skills clients can use between sessions. She draws on evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, and mindfulness exercises to help clients develop coping strategies and build resilience.

Katia aims to meet people where they are, offering a warm, nonjudgmental presence while collaborating on manageable, authentic goals. Whether addressing past wounds or navigating current stressors, she emphasizes realistic tools and steady progress. Outside of her work she enjoys time with her husband and their three children and recharges at the beach and while exploring tropical destinations. She welcomes those who are ready to begin or continue their healing journey and supports each step forward.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Remote Support

Katia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical ways to shift thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns because it focuses on clear strategies and measurable progress.

She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness techniques to support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved relationships. These approaches teach concrete tools for managing intense emotions and building more effective interpersonal skills.

Finding the right combination of methods is a collaborative process. Katia works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges, then adapts techniques to fit each person's needs. Together they experiment with what works best and refine the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Katia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit care into busy lives, maintain continuity through transitions, and access support from a licensed professional without geographic constraints.