Kathryn Peterson

I specialized in developmental trauma, sexual abuse and PTSD. I worked with women, men and families effected by intergenerational and developmental trauma.

Provided individual clinical supervision to 12 outpatient Child and Family therapists.

Facilitated group case consultation sessions.

Developed and facilitated training sessions regarding boundaries, transference and counter-transference, PTSD and trauma assessments for the clinical staff.

Maintained a clinical caseload, providing psychotherapy and wrap around services to at-risk families and youth in the community.

• Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Screened new clients to identify presenting problems and address urgent issues.
• Collaborated with clients, physicians and other providers to develop and implement client-centered interventions and treatment plans.
• Provided group, individual and family psychotherapy sessions
• Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.

Provided women's group therapy focused on issues involving rape and sexual abuse. Groups were ongoing for 6 years.

Provided individual and family therapy treating a myriad of issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, sexuality, developmental trauma and PTSD.

Participated in group clinical consultation groups with my colleagues at Austin Psychotherapy Associates.

Facilitated empowering ropes courses for groups of female rape survivors.

Developed individual treatment plans in collaboration with the patient and clinical staff.

Provided individual and group therapy for women in the inpatient Eating Disorders unit.

Provided family therapy when family was available to participate.

Staffed all patients weekly with multi-disciplinary clinical staff including a psychiatrist, psychologist,physician and nurses.

• Guided clients in development of self-awareness, noticing triggers and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.