Katarina (Katya) Reach, M.A., LPC-Associate

Under the supervision of Glenda Faulkner-Woodliff, M.A., LPC-S

I’m passionate about walking alongside teens and adults who carry deep emotional pain, question their sense of identity, or struggle to feel connected in their relationships. Many of the people I work with have experienced complex family dynamics, including adoption and family-of-origin issues, that continue to shape how they see themselves and relate to others.

My clients often come to therapy looking for relief from anxiety, depression, shame, people-pleasing, and difficulties in their relationships. Whether you’re processing trauma, exploring your identity, or learning to build healthier boundaries, I offer a compassionate and nonjudgmental space to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and begin healing.

Adopted at a young age, I bring both professional training and lived experience to my work. My personal journey gives me a unique perspective and deep empathy for the layered experiences that come with adoption, belonging, and self-discovery.

I take a holistic and experiential approach to therapy. Together, we’ll consider your personal history, family patterns, attachment style, brain wiring, beliefs, and overall wellbeing to understand the full picture of your experience. My work integrates trauma-informed, attachment-based, and neuro-affirming perspectives to support deep, lasting healing.

In sessions, I often draw from parts work, somatic and mindfulness-based therapies, and EMDR to help you process trauma, regulate emotions, and strengthen your connection with yourself. I believe healing happens when we feel safe, understood, and empowered to show up as our authentic selves.