KATE PEDERSEN, LCSW
CERTIFIED EFT THERAPIST

Kate is a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping children, families, and couples navigate challenging transitions. In her graduate studies, Kate specialized in grief and family systems—spending an additional year in divinity school focusing on the dynamics of faith, family, and loss. She began her career as a Support Group Coordinator and Therapist at Brooke’s Place for Grieving Young People. Through experiences studying in a variety of countries in Central America, Kate has also learned much from the Hispanic community about the influence of culture and spirituality on family systems.

She has worked in schools, counseling individuals and families; created parenting programs and educational workshops for the schools’ students, families, and teachers; and recently with CenterPoint Counseling where she worked with couples in all stages of their relationships. Additionally, at CenterPoint, she taught couples’ workshops, facilitated groups with young families, and volunteered at the New Day Program for families of divorce.

Kate has had training and experience in working with clients who are dealing with (but not limited to) topics such as:

• Marital Problems

• Parenting Issues

• Grief and Loss

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Adjustment Disorders

Kate’s professional credentials include:

• Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Master of Social Work from University of North Carolina

• Graduate level coursework at Duke Divinity School

• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Centre College

In her free time, Kate loves spending time with her family, witnessing her daughter grow, cleaning and organizing what she can, quilting, and getting outside.