Katie Hanekamp, LPC
Hi, I’m Katie.
I believe the relationship between therapist and client is everything and that it has to feel safe, honest, and real before anything else can happen. Whether I’m working with a child, teen, or adult, I take the time to build trust through consistency, humor, and showing up as my authentic self.
My approach is grounded in Adlerian theory, so I start off more hands-off, giving clients space to explore, play, or just be themselves without pressure. As trust grows, so does our ability to tackle the big stuff - at a pace that feels right. I use art, movement, play, and creative expression to help make emotions easier to name and navigate, especially when words aren’t quite enough.
There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a client put words to a feeling for the first time or realize they’re capable of something they didn’t think they could do. That’s the heart of this work for me: helping people access their own strength, and making sure they know they don’t have to do it alone.
That’s the heart of this work: helping people access their own strength and making sure they don’t have to do it alone.
I offer in-person appointments and teleheath (adults only)
INSURANCE I ACCEPT
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Private Pay
MY AREAS OF FOCUS
Abuse • Addiction • ADHD • Adoption • Anxiety • Anger • Art Therapy • Behavioral Problems • Foster Kids & Parents • Gender Affirming Care • LGBTQIA+ • Multicultural • Parenting • Play Therapy • Self Esteem/Confidence • Stress Management • Trauma • Women’s Issues
CLIENTS I WORK WITH
Children (Up to age 12) • Adults (18+)
MY EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
LPC, Illinois
MAC, Art Therapy, Adler University
BA/BS, Psychology, Miami University