Take Your Time Counseling’s Founder. Katharine opened this practice in the fall of 2022 after a near decade of practice with children, families, school boards and adult clients. A former elementary classroom teacher, Katharine applies evidence-based practices and psychoeducation surrounding mental health needs and strategies to benefit her clients. Katharine is a STARR Certified Trauma Provider in Education and Clinical work. She has hosted professional development workshops for teachers and school administration in areas such as; the impact of trauma on education and brain development, recognizing and reporting the signs of child abuse and neglect, and biblio-study groups for those in the counseling profession on current literature in the field and use of social emotional learning strategies in the classroom and beyond. Katharine also has a special interest in working with children and families experiencing stress due to relocations abroad. An expat herself, Katharine has lived in 3 countries in the last 5 years and has a unique perspective and understanding of the transitions effecting adults and children when relocating for life and work. Katharine is available to work as a therapist for clients in, LA, OH, and PA and as a coach for others. Katharine also provides speaking engagements and trainings for parents, caretakers, and teachers looking to embrace Trauma Informed principles, classroom organization, and Learning Difference strategic interventions.