Katie Krimer is a licensed clinical social worker, practicing from a humanistic, client-centered perspective and providing a range of therapies including compassion-based and mindfulness therapies, body image issue and eating disorder treatment, and acceptance and commitment therapy. She has had training in CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindful self-compassion. She holds a certificate in Mindfulness and Psychotherapy from the Institute of Meditation and Psychotherapy.
With an eclectic therapeutic approach, Katie is flexible and tailors treatment to every individual’s needs. She believes strongly in providing patients with a genuine, understanding, and supportive environment, as well as helping them develop skills that can empower them to make positive changes.
Katie is passionate about helping individuals recognize their potential and to increase their self-compassion, as well as making them feel heard, cared for, and capable of change. Her background in research, clinical practice, and policy give her the capacity for a well-rounded and open approach when working with patients. She hopes to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space in which patients can work to reestablish their true identity. She works extensively across a range of diverse and challenging populations, frequently including actors, artists and other creative professionals, which is a population she particularly enjoys working with.
She has also founded Growspace, where she practices as a wellness, life, and mindfulness coach, helping people reach their fullest potential and getting them excited about self-growth. Growspace is a high end platform which provides clients with concierge-level curated coaching, allowing clients to actualize their best self. Katie hopes one day to expand this brand to provide people with products that facilitate development of emotional intelligence, vulnerability, communication, self-actualization, and connection. Stay tuned!
Katie’s new book – The Essential Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens: Overcome Your Inner Critic and Fully Embrace Yourself – is officially released on Tuesday, June 2nd! Katie teaches the core elements of self-compassion and coping skills to help teenagers embrace themselves, overcome self-criticism, and cultivate kindness. Pre-order your copy HERE!
Other books by Katie
The Self-Care Plan for Empaths: Restore your energy and protect your inner peace with self-care exercises for empaths. As an empath, it’s easy to spend so much time nurturing and advocating for others that you miss out on intentional you time. Prioritize your own rest and rejuvenation with The Self-Care Plan for Empaths, where you’ll find uplifting affirmations and activities that help you care for your mind, body, and spirit.
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Sh*t I Say to Myself: It’s time to break up with your toxic mind.
Have you ever had thoughts that drag you down, rather than lift you up? Thoughts that make you feel hopeless and stuck? You’re far from alone. Many people struggle with negative thoughts about themselves—and the world.
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Education & Experience:
- Master’s of Psychology from Boston University
- Master’s degree from NYU’s Silver School of Social Work
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Washington
- Served as a clinician at a residential treatment facility for adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral problems where she ran groups and did individual and family therapy
- Worked on eating disorder and suicide helplines and as a youth counselor for adolescents in a program in the New Jersey foster care system
- Practiced as a therapist at St. Mark’s Outpatient Mental Health Clinic with a diverse group of individuals between the ages of 18 and 75
Popular Media:
- Niksen: the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing
- 4 Ways of Creating Positive Mindset in 2017 Using Mindfulness
- Seven Ways to Keep Discord Off the Thanksgiving Table
- Here’s What to Know Before Going to Therapy for the First Time
More About Katie:
- Fluent in Russian
- Owns over 130 denim items
- Loves musicals, playing piano and film photography
