Katie Burrell, LISW
Meet Katie Burrell, LISW
Katie is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 15 years experience in the field of social work.
Katie’s areas of specialty include individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, shame, guilt and regret. She is a strong believer in building on strengths and inner resources. She provides a therapeutic relationship that is warm, encouraging, and nonjudgmental.
- Location: North Liberty/Telehealth
- Insurance: BCBS and Private Pay
- Schedule: Monday-Thursday: 9AM-4PM
- Ages Treated: 18 and older
- Therapies: Individuals
Issues I Can Help You With
- Anxiety, Panic, Stress
- Depression, Low Mood
- Codependency, Dependency
- Grief & Loss
- Family Conflict
- Misunderstood by Your Partner or Family
- Life Transitions, Employment Stress
- Low Self-Esteem, Chronic Self-Doubt
- Shame, Guilt, Regret
- Trauma & PTSD
My Style of Therapy
“What we don’t need in the midst of struggle is shame for being human” – Brene Brown
I have practiced in the field of social work for over 15 years. As a social worker, I have spent my career listening and helping clients to make meaningful change. I enjoy working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety; specifically surrounding life transitions (parenthood, relationship changes, grief and loss and adjusting to young adulthood).
I work with individuals to accept the reality of life; that pain and change are inevitable. We have the power to respond to our pain and heal it. Together we will work to help you see hope and feel connected to yourself and those around you.
Connection is key in life. Human beings are wired to need connection and the therapeutic relationship is no exception. Humor is a big part of healing. The power of a smile can never be lost. I love helping others find joy again. I don’t have many therapy sessions where I am not laughing alongside my clients at some point. I view my role as being a companion alongside of you.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Our mind believes what we tell it. Suppose when you’re under stress you tell yourself something like “I am a bad person” or “I screw up everything.” These kinds of statements have a powerful impact on our mood by making us feel guilty, helpless, and alone.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address this kind of negative self-talk. I’ll help you to recognize and change the underlying thoughts and beliefs that are the source of anxiety, depression, and other forms of distress. Through our work, you can begin to accept yourself, feel more confident and face the problems you’ve been avoiding.
Cognitive Processing Therapy
I also work with individuals who have gone through trauma. One of several techniques I use is cognitive processing therapy (CPT). This is an evidence-based therapy for treating trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This treatment helps you by working on what we call “stuck points.”
Stuck points are common thoughts after trauma and are fear-based beliefs that develop from trauma. It could be a belief that you can’t trust anyone, or you aren’t safe, even in your own home. I will help you identify your stuck points and work to challenge them. This therapy can bring hope and healing to you.
In addition to CPT, I will help you to calm yourself, set goals, and stop the feeling that the world is “racing” around you.
Testimonials
What Clients Are Saying
"Katie has been proactive in learning more about what I'm struggling with in order to help me. She has purchased books and researched topics particular to me. She told me when I first started that we would be working together and she would be learning right along with me. I see her fulfilling that statement."
"Listens without judgment...evident in her overt/explicit statements to this point and overall interactions."
