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meet the team.

AT A GLANCE

COUNSELING STYLE

Katherine Barrera , LPC

With over five years of experience, Katherine began her career supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and complex trauma. Her work in local non-profits shaped the foundation of her therapeutic approach—offering steadiness, compassion, and the belief that healing is always possible, even in the most overwhelming moments.

Katherine provides counseling in both English and Spanish and is committed to creating a safe, affirming space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. She is LGBTQ+ allied and dedicated to offering inclusive, respectful care to individuals of all identities and backgrounds. While her approach is grounded in deep empathy, Katherine also embraces the use of humor as a powerful tool for connection and resilience.

In her practice, she integrates a range of evidence-based and expressive modalities, including EMDR, sand tray therapy, and art therapy techniques. Katherine believes in the power of creativity for emotional expression and healing, often incorporating clay, paint, markers, or board games to help clients process experiences when words fall short.

Outside the therapy room, Katherine enjoys exploring local thrift stores, sipping on Matcha lattes with oat milk, and listening to Taylor Swift while driving around town. Her personal self-care often includes baking sweet treats in her kitchen. Katherine views healing as a courageous and non-linear journey, and she considers it a privilege to walk alongside her clients with support, compassion, and unwavering belief in their inner strength.

Trauma & PTSD, Childhood abuse, Sexual abuse survivors, Intimate Partner Violence, Codependency, Relationship struggles, Religious abuse/trauma, LGBTQ+ allied, Identity struggles

Warm, compassionate, advocate, humor, empathetic.

  • EMDR
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Art Therapy Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Person Centered
  • Strength Based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR trained
  • Sand Tray Therapy Certified
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Texas State UniversityMaster or Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Texas at Tyler
  • UT Tyler Student Counseling Center
  • Crisis Center of Anderson & Cherokee Counties
  • Women’s Center of East Texas