About Us
Kate Colley
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Hello and thank you for stopping by, I look forward to working with you. My name is Kate Colley, I was born and raised here in Jacksonville, Florida. I received an Undergraduate Degree from the University of Florida in Family, Youth and Community Sciences. I quickly started working in the field of Social Work and have spent the last 10 years in the Child welfare system. I later received a Masters in Social Work and was licensed as a clinical social worker in 2017. I am thankful for all the opportunities that came along with the Child Welfare System and really believe these experiences have shaped me into the compassionate and driven therapist that I am today. I am trained in Child Parent Psychotherapy and hope to continue utilizing this treatment modality as I transition into my private practice. I am also trained in Infant Mental health and Trauma informed care.
Helping our children through challenging times is not always easy. Even the adults need support and guidance through their journeys as parents. Each need is different but equally as important. I have spent my career working with children and adults with a primary focus on trauma informed care. The more we can understand the root of the feelings or behaviors the easier it is to help overcome.
I started my journey as a licensed clinical social worker with the intention of providing support for children and their families as they travel through the daunting journey of everyday life, trauma, loss, substance abuse, divorce,gender identity. Everyone struggles at times and I am here to improve the outcomes for you and your childs mental health.
My approach with children is to use a non directive play based modality identified as Child Parent Psychotherapy. Children are still learning to communicate their feelings and needs which is why play based therapy is such a successful approach. This model has ideal outcomes when a parent or primary caregiver is able to participate with them.
My approach with adults is the utilization of cognitive behavioral therapy and/or solution focused therapy.
Contact me today for a free consultation, I look forward to being part of your Journey to a better you.