Kat Sullivan

Kat Sullivan, LPC, ATR-P, CADC (she/her):  I am a Queer, neurodivergent, trauma-informed therapist with a deep commitment to creating inclusive, affirming, and healing spaces. My practice is grounded in an eclectic, person-centered, and holistic approach that honors the complexity of each individual’s lived experience.

I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey toward self-understanding, growth, and empowerment. My work focuses on helping clients build a multifaceted sense of self, recognize their inherent strengths, and cultivate resilience. I support clients in becoming more comfortable with uncomfortable emotions by fostering self-compassion, radical acceptance, and self-love.

I am also a certified substance use counselor who takes a harm reduction approach to care. Whether someone is seeking moderation, abstinence, or simply more insight, my practice is grounded in meeting people where they are and creating a supportive space that honors each client’s unique experiences, needs, and goals.

Whether through talk therapy, creative expression, or somatic awareness, I aim to meet each person where they are—with curiosity, care, and authenticity.

Education and Credentials

• Masters in Clinical Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler University
• BFA from Appalachian State University in Art Education
• LPC, CADC, ATR-P

What specific modalities do you practice and are you certified?

I am certified in art therapy and often incorporate creative expression into my work with clients. Art therapy offers a powerful, non-verbal avenue for exploring emotions, processing experiences, and deepening self-awareness. I view artmaking as a valuable tool for mindfulness, meditation, and kinesthetic relaxation. It can help clients access insights that may be difficult to express through words alone, and supports healing by fostering reflection, emotional release, and personal meaning.

In my work, I often incorporate aspects of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and parts work to help clients deepen their understanding of their emotional responses. These approaches support the development of self-compassion, acceptance, and meaningful personal growth. I also integrate somatic techniques as part of a holistic framework to enhance mind-body awareness, reduce stress and physiological discomfort, and build emotional regulation skills. This mind-body connection is essential in fostering resilience, promoting self-care, and supporting long-term healing.

I am a certified substance use counselor who takes a harm reduction approach to care. I strive to create a non-judgmental, supportive space that centers each client’s unique experiences, needs, and goals. My work focuses on providing education around safety, substance use, and access to life-saving resources for care and disease prevention.

I also help clients explore the underlying causes of their substance use and support them in identifying how they may want to shift their relationship with specific substances. Whether someone is seeking moderation, abstinence, or simply more insight, my practice is grounded in meeting people where they are and walking alongside them on their individual path to recovery.

What are you excited about? What is your passion? What do you want to learn more about?

I have always been passionate about continuing to center my work as a therapist, an art therapist, and an artist around social justice and systemic change. It is very important for me to work towards creating a space with my clients, where we recognize and process internal and external systems of harm and oppression, and work on empowerment, self-discovery, growth and healing in a way that is unique to each client as an individual.

My dedication to learning from thought leaders in transformative justice, abolitionist, and decolonizing movements is a core part of my therapeutic practice. These frameworks challenge systems of oppression, which often underlie the distress and trauma many clients face. By integrating these perspectives into my work, I aim to move away from pathologizing individuals and instead support healing that is contextualized, liberation-focused and client-centered. This ongoing learning keeps me accountable, fosters critical self-reflection, and helps ensure that my practice does not replicate harm. It also allows me to remain grounded in the evolving needs of the communities I serve, honoring the values of autonomy, collective care, and justice in the therapeutic relationship.

What’s your “go to” creative or restorative outlet?  

I have always been very passionate about the transformative experiences of artmaking and utilize it for my own stress reduction and emotional processing. I enjoy experimenting with mixed media, particularly by combining different art-making techniques with fiber arts, and incorporating sensory elements to visual art. I also enjoy exploring creative fantasy worlds, creatures, and characters through books, media, and role-playing games.