OUR HEALING COLLECTIVE
KATE RUOCCO, COUNSELOR, CLINICAL INTERN
HI, I'M KATE
You may feel that everything is muddled, disconnected or off-track. Perhaps you’re experiencing fogginess, adrift in a sea of not-knowing what to do, or how to gather the strength or focus to go about doing it. This confusion might feel like your thoughts are stuck in a hamster wheel, while your body is moving through molasses. Your thoughts and emotions may be working against each other, resulting in a struggle to express what you really feel, want or need to say. This may leave you feeling misunderstood and disconnected from yourself for so long that you start to accept it as the “new normal.” Physical symptoms may show up as struggles with sleep or eating, unexplained pain, tension or even weight loss/gain. Continuing to short-change your needs and make excuses for others could land you in a job, relationship or circumstance you realize you never wanted in the first place. You do not have to live with this turmoil, you deserve happiness and peace in your body and mind.
"I CARE ABOUT LISTENING"
Working in community and school counseling centers for over 6 years showed me the importance of developing solid bonds to help people feel anchored and open up. I believe by accepting our human nature we can release control and relate to others on a real, genuine level. As a therapist, I truly care about connecting and listening to peoples’ stories. I have dedicated myself to providing a down to earth, consistent and reliable approach of guiding people toward growth and learning how to trust themselves.
I am devoted to helping people build an inner foundation they can rely on in order to begin understanding the pain inside.I know it can be scary and uncomfortable to uncover the truth of what we think and feel, even to ourselves, but I believe it's HOW we unravel the truth that helps us understand what it means to us.
I understand what it’s like to feel unsure and anxious about how to manage the pressures circulating around you. I am here to help you see the light through the trees and surrender to the uncertainty that life brings. You are the expert of your experiences. You have the power to create change, and have the life you truly strive to live. Feel free to reach out and connect with me.
KATE RUOCCO
CLINICAL INTERN
Tele-Health Appointments
In Person Appointments
Accepting New Clients
SERVICES OFFERED
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE YOU CAN COUNT ON
As a trauma informed therapist, I integrate and blend a variety of techniques. I approach each client as a unique individual and derive tools from different modalities including but not limited to Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral CBT, Dialectical Behavior (DBT), Trauma Focused, Culturally Sensitive, Psychodynamic, Integrative and Mindfulness.
SCHOOL:
Argosy University
LANGUAGES
English
YEAR GRADUATED:
2017
LICENSE AND STATE:
180.014010 Illinois
YEARS IN PRACTICE:
6
CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIALTIES
NCC - National Certified Counselor
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Guidance On Every Step of the Way
