Katy Tubesing

Katy graduated from Georgia State University with a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She works collaboratively with child, adolescent and young adult clients ages three and up as well as families, and believes parents are an important component of treatment for children. Katy is a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator. She helps clients gain insight into what is causing distress in their lives, and focuses on strengths and resources in a personalized approach. Katy works with clients to facilitate healing, growth and the development of new skills. She welcomes and supports clients from all cultural and spiritual backgrounds, as well as LGBTQ+ clients. Areas of focus include adoption and attachment, trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, parent support, communication and social skills, grief and loss. Drawing from Adlerian therapy and attachment theory for all clients, as well as elements of Positive Discipline and filial therapy for parents, Katy uses trauma- informed treatment approaches that include talk and play therapy as well as expressive arts. She has extensive training in play therapy and is working toward the Registered Play Therapist credential. Before becoming a therapist, Katy worked in education for 15 years as a teacher, tutor and academic coach, which helps her understand and navigate the social and academic stresses children and teens face. She also has comprehensive experience with the impacts of ADHD and executive function difficulties in the classroom and at home.