Ms. Kate Stake, LMHC-A, NCC

Education

School:

Valparaiso University

Eastern Illinois University

Illinois State University

Degrees:

Masters Degree, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Masters Degree, Sports Administration

Bachelors, English Education

Kate offers a space where clients feel heard and supported, whether they’re seeking understanding or thoughtful dialogue. In the therapy room, Kate integrates techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). And if you’re unfamiliar with these terms? That’s okay. Kate makes therapy straightforward and easy to connect with—just show up as yourself, and she’ll meet you where you’re at. She is all about in-depth questions, thoughtful challenges, and offering alternate ways to look at the tough stuff.

At the heart of it, Kate is there to encourage her clients—because they’ve got it, even on the days it doesn’t feel like it. She has expertise in areas such as self-esteem, anxiety, life transitions, identity development, burnout, workplace issues, and anger. While teens, young adults, coaches, athletes, and men often resonate with her approach, Kate emphasizes that everyone is welcome in her space and that we’re all more than our labels.

The goal? Ultimately, that’s for the client to decide. Generally, it’s about helping individuals take control of negative thought patterns, manage uncomfortable emotions, and address behaviors that may no longer serve them well.

Kate says that when clients are ready, she’ll sit in the suck with them. And until then, to keep truckin’.

Issues Treated

Specialties

Anxiety
Self-Esteem
Life Transitions

Session Types

Telehealth
Individual Therapy

Age Specialties

Elders (65+)
Adults
Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)

Types of Therapy

Individuals
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Existential
Humanistic
Narrative
Person-Centered
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)