Kate Vessels,

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Kate’s Approach to Therapy

I work with women from all walks of life suffering from undiagnosed (or recently diagnosed) ADHD. My clients have spent a lifetime trying everything to act normal, fit in and be as good as everyone else. My clients are so overwhelmed they don’t know where to start. I meet every client where they are at and what they are willing to change.

I believe a client should go at their own pace in counseling. I believe in inclusivity and welcome all to Nelsen Counseling Services. I am active in sessions by providing support, education, validation, empathy, skills/interventions, appropriate humor, and constructive feedback. I provide a collaborative process to help you meet your goals. We will identify real life solutions, practice strategies and incorporate your ADHD strengths to maximize progress on your goals.

I offer a variety of interventions to turn your life around. Interventions include ADHD education, strategies to manage it, EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing-works faster than traditional talk therapy!) , dialectical behavioral therapy, ego state therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and the flash technique. It’s okay if you have never heard of these interventions. I am happy to educate you on each intervention and how they will work best for you.

Clients Work with Kate to Address:

*Inattentive ADHD (forgetful, avoidance with getting tasks done, feeling like a failure, not good enough, lazy, disorganized, overthinking, guilt/shame for lack of motivation, or overly organized where it causes distress if not followed by family/partner).

*History of Trauma(s) Related to ADHD: (Chronic invalidation (“You have so much potential only if you weren’t so lazy”, “You don’t apply yourself”, “Just calm down”, dysfunctional family dynamics, difficulty with controlling your emotions, issues with friends and romantic partners, verbal, and emotional abuse, etc)