Katharine "Katie" Blum , LPC

Katharine "Katie" Blum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 11 years of clinical experience. As a genderqueer therapist who uses they/them pronouns, they create a compassionate and understanding environment for people in the LGBTQIA+ community and others seeking affirmation and support.

Katie approaches counseling as a collaborative journey in which the client is the expert on their own life. They emphasize a client-centered, humanistic outlook that trusts each person’s capacity for growth and the ability to shape a life they can genuinely say "yes" to. Sessions are guided by clients’ hopes, dreams, and goals rather than an imposed agenda.

Their primary specialty is supporting neurodivergent clients, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, while also working with a wide range of concerns and diagnoses. Katie believes a full, meaningful life is possible for everyone and aims to help clients move toward the values and experiences that matter most to them. As an LPC, they hold a professional counseling license that authorizes them to provide therapeutic services in Louisiana.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Katharine "Katie" Blum often draws on client-centered therapy, which centers the person’s own perspectives and values and creates space for clients to lead the direction of their healing. This approach is well suited to people who want a supportive, respectful partnership that honors their expertise about their life.

They also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them and to take steps toward a meaningful life aligned with their values. ACT can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katie collaborates with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and they adjust the plan as clients progress.

Online work is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals without needing to travel, and they allow therapy to fit into varied routines and life demands.