Katharine "Katie" Blum , LPC

Katharine "Katie" Blum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 11 years of clinical experience. They are a genderqueer clinician who uses they/them pronouns and strives to offer an affirming, compassionate space for LGBTQIA+ clients. Katharine centers the person seeking help as the expert of their own life, working collaboratively to support goals that reflect each individual’s hopes, dreams, and values rather than imposing an external agenda.

Grounded in a humanistic approach, Katharine believes people possess the capacity to build meaningful, fulfilling lives and focuses on strengths and personal agency throughout the therapeutic process. They have a particular specialty in supporting neurodivergent clients, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, while also working with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, eating and body image concerns, parenting and blended family dynamics, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Katharine integrates evidence-based methods in a way that honors each person’s identity and lived experience, aiming to help clients find clearer pathways toward the life they can say yes to.

As an LPC, Katharine holds formal training and licensure to provide professional counseling services in Louisiana and blends clinical skills with an affirming, client-centered stance to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Katharine integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action toward them while learning skills to live with difficult thoughts and emotions, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s perspective guides the pace and goals of work, supporting self-exploration and empowerment. CBT offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, helping with mood, anxiety, and coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Katharine works collaboratively with each person to find the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. They adapt methods to align with identity, neurodivergence, and the particular concerns a person brings to therapy.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow people to connect from home or other convenient places, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue consistent support even when life circumstances change. Licensed professionals can tailor the format and frequency of sessions to match each client’s practical needs and therapeutic goals.