Katie Witten, MEd, RCT, CCC

Registered Counselling Therapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor

Katie offers individual and family counselling for youth, adults, and families through online sessions.

Katie Witten is a skilled mental health practitioner at Sarah Terwilligar & Associates Counselling and Psychotherapy (STACP). As a dedicated team member, she brings her expertise and compassion to every client.

 

Counselling provided: Individual and Family Counselling

 

Specialities:

Eating Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Suicide Ideation and Suicidality, Body Image, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem, Loneliness, and Grief.

 

​​Modalities: Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems / Parts Work (IFS), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Family Based Therapy (FBT) / Maudsley Approach, Strengths-Based Approach, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Polyvagal Theory / Approach.

 

Availability: Accepting new clients for virtual sessions.

 

Schedule:

9am – 4 pm EST Tuesdays and Wednesdays

 

Location: Virtual

More About Katie

Overview of Experience and Practice Areas

With over 3 years of experience in the mental health field, Katie specializes in eating disorders, body image, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, self-esteem, and suicidal thoughts. She uses various therapy methods to support people with different mental health challenges. 

 

Areas of Expertise and Notable Achievements

Katie is known for helping clients with complex issues. She has worked with clients dealing with trauma, self-harm, eating disorders, substance use, depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Katie has special training in suicide risk intervention and assessment. She also has specialized training in eating disorder approaches like EFFT, and FBT.

 

Commitment to Clients and Tailored Solutions

Katie focuses on understanding each client’s unique journey. She offers personalized solutions to meet their specific needs and goals. She creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered.

 

Education and Credentials

Katie has a Master of Education in Counselling from Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. She is a Registered Counselling Therapist with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists and a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

 

Involvement in Professional Organizations

Katie is active in professional organizations and stays updated with the latest mental health practices. She engages in continuous education to better serve her clients and contribute to the mental health community.

 

Personal Traits and Interests

Katie is known for being authentic, compassionate, empathetic, warm, caring, curious, and non-judgmental. She believes in understanding people as complex beings with different parts working to protect them. Katie will work together with her clients to understand them and support their healing.

 

If you’re looking for caring and effective mental health support, Katie Witten and the team at STACP are here for you. To schedule a free phone consultation or first appointment, please book using the button below.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING LIST

(Updated October 2024)

 

 

           

Trainings

 

Internal Family Systems Foundations – Online Circle

IFS Institute

October 2024- Present

 

Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention

Provincial Centre for Training Education and Learning – Nova Scotia Health Authority

2023

 

Dialectical Behavioural Skills (DBT)

Provincial Centre for Training Education and Learning – Nova Scotia Health Authority

2023

 

Introduction to Providing Gender-Affirming Care

Provincial Centre for Training Education and Learning – Nova Scotia Health Authority

2023

 

Introduction to Family Based Therapy

Provincial Centre for Training Education and Learning – Nova Scotia Health Authority

2022

 

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Foundations (CBT)

Provincial Centre for Training Education and Learning – Nova Scotia Health Authority

2022

 

 

Emotion Focused Family Therapy for Clinicians with Dr. Adele LaFrance

Mental Health Foundations

2022

 

 

Seminars

 

Suicide in Eating Disorders

Academy of Eating Disorders

2024

 

Unresolved Trauma and Addiction with Dr. Janina Fisher

Academy of Therapy Wisdom

2024

 

Traumatic Fragmentation with Dr. Janina Fisher

Academy of Therapy Wisdom

2024

 

Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS): An Empowering and Transformational Mode

Mind Body Institute

2023

 

                       

Courses

 

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health Commission of Canada

2019

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