Katie Shaw, LAPC (she/her)
The Basics
Title: Provisional Clinical Therapist
Availability: Available intakes likely within 2 weeks
Location: Squirrel Hill + Telehealth hybrid
Schedule: Weekdays & evenings
Insurance/payment: Sliding scale $70-100
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, and United/ Optum Health Plans, UPMC Commercial
My Specialties
Reproductive mental health issues (infertility; abortion; challenges across pregnancy; postpartum anxiety, OCD, depression, or other challenges; early parenting support);
Reproductive grief and loss;
Reproductive Trauma (challenging birth, medical trauma, sexual trauma, intimate partner violence);
Childless Family Exploration;
Family Trauma & Family Dynamics;
Adjustment, stress, transitions;
Women and Life Transitions;
Anxiety and mood symptoms;
LGBTQIA2SP+ Support
My Orientation & Approach
Client-centered counseling; Acceptance and Commitment Theory; Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, including process based; Relational Cultural Theory; feminist; Mindfulness based therapies.
Some Fun Facts
I am Katie, and I graduated with a degree in Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I am relatively new to Pittsburgh, having grown up in Ohio and lived in the Washington, DC, area for many years. I'm a city girl at heart, but I love my current South Hills suburban neighborhood. On the weekends, you'll find me spending time with my family, along with our loving and loyal dog, Maxine, and our cat, Eli, who has been mostly disgruntled since the dog arrived.
I love to binge-watch television, take long walks while listening to podcasts, and socialize with my neighbors and friends any chance I get! I am not ashamed to admit how much I love Starbucks Iced Coffee or McDonald's Diet Coke.
What working with me is like
I have a client-centered approach to counseling and believe each person is on their own unique journey. I create a safe (virtual or in person) space for my clients where they can express themselves and feel understood and accepted. I develop genuine therapeutic relationships with my clients filled with empathy, compassion, curiosity, and even a little humor when appropriate.
Quote
"Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else." - Mr. Rogers
Important about me
As a mother who experienced postpartum depression and anxiety, I know the struggles parents experience after the arrival of a new baby. Whether you are a new birthing parent navigating this massive change in your life or you are dealing with infertility, grief, trauma, or loss, I am here to listen and guide you in your journey.
I also provide support to those adjusting to changes in their lives and experiencing depression, anxiety, and confusion about how to navigate life. Being a human is hard, and we all need a little guidance along the way to help us discover the right direction.