Hello Katie
Katie Gorney LMSW | Owner and Clinical Therapist
Thanks for checking out Best Life Detroit! I'm Katie, the owner and a licensed therapist passionate about supporting people toward living their best lives! I have my clinical and macro license and have been a practicing therapist since 2011 after graduating with my Masters in Social Work at the University of Michigan. I have extensive experience working in the community mental health setting providing home-based therapy to youth and families with severe symptoms and more chronic diagnoses.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches depending on the unique needs and preferences of my clients. I am experienced with multiple evidence-based practices and am nationally certified in Trauma Focused CBT, which is an effective approach to helping youth and families heal after traumatic experiences. I also have an Addiction Certificate from the University of Michigan and am confident supporting clients struggling with addictive behaviors or tendencies.
My overall approach in therapy is rooted in empathy, unconditional positive regard and a nonjudgemental stance. I have experience working with people with a diverse range of social identities and take a culturally responsive approach to ensure important aspects of identity are honored and incorporated into our work together.
I am a self proclaimed nerd and love to read, listen to podcasts and attend trainings to stay up to date on current best practices and emerging concepts to enhance my ability to provide the best care to my clients.
If you're skeptical about the benefits of therapy, I get it. Therapy has been stigmatized, and I've experienced that in my own upbringing. Nevertheless, I have been in my own therapy and have seen the transformative power it has had in my own life and wellness. I have also witnessed how therapy be a meaningful and impactful tool for my clients and families who have gone all in with the process. Believe that building your best life is possible and therapy can help!