Katharine "Katie" Blum

Affirming, values-focused therapy with practical tools

LPC Louisiana

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Katharine

Katharine "Katie" Blum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with eleven years of experience. They bring a humanistic foundation to their work, honoring each client's own knowledge about their life while offering practical tools to navigate stressors.

Background and approach

Katie identifies as genderqueer and centers affirming care for LGBTQIA+ clients as part of their practice. Katie draws on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness to help people address anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, and a wide range of other challenges.

They have particular experience with neurodivergent clients, including people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, and also works with issues like eating concerns, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and attachment-related difficulties. Sessions emphasize collaboration, respect for each person's goals, and building skills that support meaningful change.

Katie frames therapy as a journey toward a life clients can genuinely say yes to, tailoring interventions to align with individual values, strengths, and practical needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address daily challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to accept uncomfortable thoughts or feelings while committing to actions that move a person toward what matters most.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context, and adjusts strategies over time so the work stays relevant and practical.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging gives flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow people to receive consistent support while balancing work, caregiving, mobility, or health-related constraints, and make it possible to continue therapeutic progress from wherever clients are located within the licensed region.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Katie works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, stress, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue among others.

What kinds of therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

The practice integrates client-centered, mindfulness-informed care with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to offer both skills-based work and values exploration.

How long has the therapist been practicing?

The therapist has eleven years of clinical experience providing counseling and skills-based interventions to clients in a variety of areas.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?

Katie holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential and is licensed in Louisiana under LA LPC 5651.

In what language are sessions offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started with this therapist?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGrief Depression ADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English