About Katherine McKeown
Focus areas
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Childhood Trauma
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety
Depression
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Dialectical (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Katherine McKeown
Katherine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Certified therapist, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) clinician with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. Her goal is for you to leave sessions hopeful and confident in your potential.
Katherine has worked in outpatient therapy settings with individuals, families, and couples, and also brings valuable experience as a special education teacher, school social worker, and community social worker. Her diverse background allows her to understand clients across developmental stages and life contexts.
She specializes in treating anxiety disorders, depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and personality disorders. Her approach is strengths-based and integrative, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and EMDR to support meaningful and lasting change.
Katherine is a member of the Non-Ordinary Therapy Co., a groundbreaking virtual practice that offers a diverse range of non-traditional therapeutic modalities. We aim to revolutionize the treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma through innovative therapeutic approaches like EMDR, DBT, psychoanalysis, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatics, mindfulness, hypnosis, meditation, breathwork, dreamwork, and holistic therapies that help uncover unconscious processes blocking you. We go beyond traditional talk therapy. Our therapists look beneath the surface to help people understand the root causes of their challenges and create lasting, meaningful change. We blend trauma-informed care, mind–body practices, and mindfulness with other evidence-based approaches.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Welcome to Therapy with Katherine McKeown
Welcome to the beginning of your healing journey. I'm Katherine McKeown, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Certified therapist, and DBT clinician, and I'm honored to support you as you move toward growth, healing, and self-discovery.
About Me
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and personality disorders. I have experience in outpatient therapy, special education, school social work, and community social work, which gives me insight into clients across developmental stages and life contexts.
My Approach
In our sessions, expect a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space where you feel heard and respected. I believe that you already possess strengths—even if they feel inaccessible—and therapy is a collaborative process at a pace that feels right for you.
Empowerment and Collaboration
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or impacted by past experiences, I meet you with compassion, clarity, and practical tools. Together, we’ll identify goals, explore strengths, and create strategies for meaningful change.
Holistic Perspective
I use a strengths-based and integrative approach, recognizing how thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and experiences interact to support overall well-being and personal growth.
Tailored Treatment
Every individual is unique. I customize therapy to your needs and goals, beginning with an initial session to explore your challenges and aspirations, then creating a plan specifically for you.
Non-Ordinary Modalities
I integrate EMDR, DBT, CBT, ACT, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients process trauma, strengthen emotional regulation, shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and align their lives with their values. My focus is to provide insight, practical strategies, and confidence for managing life’s challenges.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
1. Initial Consultation:
We begin by discussing what brought you to therapy, your current challenges, and what you hope will be different in your life.
2. Establishing Goals:
Together, we identify meaningful, realistic goals to guide the process.
3. Tailored Treatment Plan:
I create a personalized plan aligned with your needs, values, and developmental stage.
4. Therapeutic Modalities:
I use EMDR, DBT, CBT, ACT, IFS, and Motivational Interviewing, depending on your goals and preferences.
5. Creating a Safe Space:
I provide a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where you feel heard and respected.
6. Exploration and Processing:
I help you process trauma, patterns, and challenges while gaining insight.
7. Skill-Building and Resilience:
We strengthen emotional regulation, coping strategies, and practical life skills.
8. Integration and Application:
I support applying insights and strategies to daily life for meaningful change.
9. Monitoring Progress:
Progress is regularly reviewed and adjustments are made to ensure effectiveness.
10. Continued Support:
Even after sessions conclude, I provide tools, strategies, and guidance to maintain growth and resilience.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Aurora University, Doctor of Social Work
NPI number
1407675861
How soon can I make an appointment with Katherine McKeown?
Generally, Katherine McKeown has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Katherine McKeown's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Katherine McKeown accepting new patients?
Katherine McKeown generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Katherine McKeown's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Katherine McKeown accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Katherine McKeown online?
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What practice does Katherine McKeown work with?
Katherine McKeown works with The Non-Therapy Company Ltd..
What are common reasons for patients to see Katherine McKeown?
Katherine McKeown frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Katherine McKeown on their profile.
What languages does Katherine McKeown speak?
Katherine McKeown speaks English.