"The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are" - Joseph Campbell
Katie Patrick Christides is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She received her training through The University of Mississippi where she earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology and The University of Tennessee where she earned a Masters degree in Social Work. Katie has gained valuable experience over the years in various capacities through her work with children, teens, adults, and families going through the adoption process, in the foster care system, the school system, as well as outpatient adult mental health. While working in these different settings, Katie has prepared many foster care and adoptive home studies, counseled parents and youth with a variety of issues, conducted group sessions with dual diagnosis adult patients, and has been an instructor for Parents as Tender Healers (PATH).
Katie has received formal training and is experienced in working with a variety of clinical issues, however her specialties include working with anxiety, depression, adjustment related issues, and trauma. Katie utilizes different treatment approaches in her work including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and other holistic methods. In addition, she uses mindfulness exercises to help the individual increase awareness in their current life, take advantage of the present moment, and understand the mind-body connection. Katie is currently licensed in both Mississippi and Tennessee and is taking appointments at her office in Memphis, TN.
Katie has received formal training and is experienced in working with a variety of clinical issues, however her specialties include working with anxiety, depression, adjustment related issues, and trauma. Katie utilizes different treatment approaches in her work including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and other holistic methods. In addition, she uses mindfulness exercises to help the individual increase awareness in their current life, take advantage of the present moment, and understand the mind-body connection. Katie is currently licensed in both Mississippi and Tennessee and is taking appointments at her office in Memphis, TN.