Katie Richards, Graduate Student Intern
(She/Her/Hers)
Currently under the clinical supervision of Rebekah Hess, LPC, RPT, EMDR-Trained
3-8 Years | 9-12 Years | 13-18 Years | 18+ | Family | COUPLES
KATIE IS PARTICULARLY WELL-SUITED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES:
Who are navigating separation, divorce, or evolving family relationships.
Who are seeking compassionate support to build connected relationships, clear boundaries, and confidence in their parenting.
Who are moving through life transitions and looking for support as they adapt, grow, and thrive.
KATIE’S FAVORITES:
Favorite board game: Ticket to Ride
Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip
Favorite animal: Lion
Favorite children’s book: The Rabbit Who Listened by Corey Doerrfeld
Favorite color: Lavender
Favorite place in Austin: Deep Eddy followed by Pool Burger
Favorite holiday: Christmas
I feel happiest when: I'm laughing and dancing with my kids
If I had a superpower it would be: Teleportation
Place I feel most safe/calm/comfortable: In or by natural water and surrounded by trees
MORE ABOUT KATIE:
Katie is a Graduate Student Intern pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Seminary of the Southwest. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from The University of Texas at Austin and began her career as an elementary school teacher before spending several years at home raising her three children. These experiences deepened her understanding of child development, attachment, and the profound impact relationships have on emotional well-being, ultimately leading her to the counseling profession.
Katie is passionate about working with children of all ages and stages, using developmentally appropriate, play-based approaches to help them express emotions, process experiences, and build resilience. She believes play is a child’s natural language and values the unique opportunities it provides for healing, growth, and connection. In addition to working with children, Katie enjoys partnering with parents and caregivers to strengthen family relationships and foster secure, connected bonds. She has a special interest in helping families navigate life transitions, including separation and divorce, adjusting to changing family dynamics, and restoring connection during seasons of stress or disconnection. She also enjoys supporting parents as they better understand their children’s emotional needs and strengthen communication within the family.
Katie’s work is grounded in attachment theory and person-centered counseling. She approaches each child and family with warmth, curiosity, and compassion, believing that healing happens within safe, trusting relationships. Her goal is to create an environment where children feel accepted and understood, while parents feel supported and empowered as they navigate challenges together.
Katie recognizes that reaching out for support often requires courage. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside children and families as they build stronger relationships, develop new ways of coping, and move toward greater connection, confidence, and hope.
Outside the counseling room, Katie can usually be found chasing adventures (and keeping up!) with her three hilarious, whimsical kids, catching up with friends over happy hour, exploring the outdoors, traveling, reading, or finding a new way to stay active. She loves the kind of belly laughs that happen around the dinner table, fresh air that clears the mind, and the everyday moments that remind us connection and joy are often found in the simplest things.
KATIE WORKS AT OUR SPICEWOOD OFFICE LOCATION AND OFFERS VIRTUAL SESSIONS. ALL SESSIONS ARE 45 MINUTES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. THEIR RATES ARE THE FOLLOWING:
Individual Session $100, sliding scale options are available
Initial Consult, Parent Consult $100, sliding scale options are available
Family or Couples Session $100, sliding scale options are available
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Adjustment to change & transition
Anxiety / Excessive worry / Perfectionism
Conflict resolution / Communication
Coping skills for big emotions
Depression
Divorce / Separation / Blending families
Family Therapy
Friendship / Peer relationships
Grief & loss
Identity Development
Intimate Relationships
Neurodivergence: ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Self-esteem
Sibling conflict / Sibling rivalry
Social Skills
Stress management