Katherine Pasternak, LCSW, MSW, MBA, MIM, CLC

(She/Her)

About Me

I specialize in working with high-achieving professionals who appear successful on the outside but privately carry the weight of unresolved trauma, chronic stress, burnout, or moral injury. If you've spent years taking care of others, pushing through, or holding everything together, it may be time to invest in your own healing. Together, we'll identify and release the patterns keeping you stuck, process past experiences, and reconnect with your inner resilience and clarity. My goal is to help you create meaningful, lasting change so you can lead, live, and thrive with greater authenticity, purpose, fulfillment, and well-being.

My approach integrates a range of strategic, therapeutic modalities to create a grounded, confidential space for deep work. This often includes EMDR, somatic approaches, parts work, and, for some, journey preparation and integration work.

Not everyone is ready to engage in deep healing and personal transformation. I work best with individuals who are motivated, curious, and willing to step into their most courageous selves. If this resonates with you, I would love to hear from you so we can explore working together.

Education & Experience

Master of Social Work, Clinical Specialization
Master of International Development and Management
Master of Business Administration
Certified Life Coach

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Brain Injury
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Moral Injury
  • Motor Disorders
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Injuries
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Expats
  • First Responders
  • Immigrants
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance

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