Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Katelyn Hill received her Masters of Social Work degree from Illinois State University in 2021. She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Gerontology in 2018. Katelyn’s education developed in her an understanding of the aging process. She has since gained substantial experience treating individuals across the life span.

Katelyn tends to treat issues of depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and adjustment challenges and has done so with clients ranging from children to older adults. She has experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Katelyn uses a personalized approach, integrating various therapeutic modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT), and Somatic Therapy, depending upon client need and preference.

Ms. Hill’s perspective on therapy: My theoretical approach to therapy is centered around a humanistic and relational perspective, which emphasizes relationship-building, non-judgement, and empathy. I find the therapeutic relationship to be a collaborative process where I am committed to provide a supportive space in which you can be your authentic self. From there, we work together to create your therapy goals and to progress in your journey of self-improvement and healing. In my clinical work, I support clients to develop increased insight to root causes of distress, help them identify personal values, deepen their understanding of how they process emotion, and teach mindfulness and other coping skills. In doing so, I have witnessed clients discover opportunities to more fully be and to lead a more meaningful life.

I feel truly fortunate that I love my work as a therapist, especially as it connects with my own personal values of human connection, authenticity, and vulnerability. You’ll find that I am empathic, compassionate, and authentic in my therapeutic style. I also value unique additions to treatment such as incorporating humor, music, and art to support the healing process. There is a lyric in “Poetic Justice” by Kendrick Lamar regarding a flower blooming in a dark room, which reminds me of the resilience of the lotus flower. I believe we are all like a lotus flower: we all have what we need inside of us to heal, even in challenging situations. As with the journey of the lotus flower, I look forward to meeting you where you are, honoring your story, and supporting you in the process of blooming and transforming!