Katie Deem, MSW, LICSW-S
Hello, I am Katie. I am an autistic therapist.
I specialize in helping late-diagnosed or self-identifying autistic and ADHD adults make sense of their experiences and learn to trust their own perceptions. If you have often felt like you are misunderstood or don’t belong, my hope is for you to have many experiences of “Yes, that’s it! You get it!” so you can finally feel a sense of community and belonging. I am delighted to create a connection with you and join you in exploring and expanding your understanding of your neurodivergent identity.
My approach is neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed. My approach and style are a good fit not only for neurodiverse people, but also those healing from complex trauma or grief and loss. You are more likely to enjoy working with me if you like deep and meaningful conversations to gain insight into yourself, others, and your world.
My style can be described as compassionate, in-depth, grounded, and insightful.
My communication style is neurodivergent—often direct, honest, substantive, and self-disclosing.
I use techniques from multiple modalities, including Compassion-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Diversity in Social Intelligence, and Social Identity Theory.
My education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from West Virginia State University (2011) and a Master of Social Work from Ohio University (2014).
I am a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS).
I have received the following trainings: ADHD 101 In Adults; Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Students Diagnosed with Autism; Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age; ASD, Autism, Neurodivergence: Foundational Information for Clinicians.
You can often find me avoiding crowds and small talk. I enjoy oversharing with my few trusted humans and two cats. I am known to run out of dopamine mid-task. I like ASMR and cozy gaming. My special interests include interpersonal analysis, neurodivergence, and spirituality.
