Katie Barnes, LICSW, graduated with her Advanced-Standing MSW in 2023, after receiving her BSW in 2022. Prior to becoming a therapist, she gained experience helping others as a Certified Nursing Assistant working in a variety of settings with people throughout all walks of life. She has a special interest in working with individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Clinically, Katie has received training and experience in animal assisted modalities including but not limited to narrative, and experiential interventions. As a spontaneous person, she incorporates creativity and collaboration within client sessions. Her master’s program research was on the benefits of equine-assisted therapy and discovering the healing potential of non-traditional talk therapies. Based on the client’s needs and preferences, she incorporates music, art, nature, and movement into sessions. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. Katie works from an empowerment and strengths-based approach where she aims to join with her clients and identify and help clients utilize their pre-existing internal and external resources. As a former clinical intern, turned clinician at Aviv, Katie firmly believes in the value of spending time outdoors. In her work, she emphasizes the power of a strong therapeutic alliance where clients can feel comfortable and confident to be themselves. When she is not working, you can find Katie kayaking, riding her horse, or walking her hound dogs.

Licensed in Massachusetts