Mari Kate Picow, LPC
Office Location: Atlanta
I believe that healing begins the moment you feel heard and understood.
However, we live in a world where finding someone who can actively listen and attend to our true emotions and thoughts non-judgmentally is hard to come by. I use my authenticity, empathy and sense of humor in therapy to provide a safe space where you can get to the root of the challenges you may be experiencing. However, I also believe it’s important to provide you with coping skills to equip you in becoming more independent in managing strong emotions on your own.
I have training in trauma focused therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is the gold standard for OCD and other anxiety disorders. I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) quite often to assist in identifying negative beliefs about yourself and the world that are driving the symptoms and behaviors that might bring you to therapy. One of my favorite parts of therapy is when I can assist someone in developing self-compassion and uncovering their inner strengths and potential. I also utilize creative interventions when appropriate through art, sand tray, and music.
I have experience in a variety of settings such as employee assistance programs, a nonprofit agency, and high school-based therapy. I encourage you to contact me with any questions, and I look forward to connecting with you.
Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, OCD, and Trauma using CBT, EMDR, ERP, and Creative Interventions through Art, Sand Tray Therapy, and Music for Adolescents and Adults