Hi, I’m Kathleen Fahrner, Ph.D. I’m a licensed psychologist with a background in developmental psychology and a passion for supporting growth at every stage of life. I work with children, adolescents, and adults to navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and foster emotional well-being. My approach is grounded in empathy, clinical insight, and a collaborative spirit that meets each person where they are.
Katie Fahrner, Ph.D.
- Work best with: Toddler, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults, Older Adults.
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
I thoroughly enjoy my work and thrive in helping people develop healthy, productive, and satisfying lives and relationships. I strive to create a welcoming environment where children, adolescents, and adults feel comfortable exploring ways to achieve their goals. Research has shown that one of the most critical aspects of change in therapy lies within the therapeutic relationship, so the benefits received from therapy are directly related to feelings of comfort and connection with a therapist. I consider my role as a therapist to be a privilege and will work to ensure you receive services best suited for you.
I have a background in developmental psychology and specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. As a developmental psychologist, I focus on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors change over the lifespan. My approach to therapy is integrative and primarily relationally based. Through our work together, patients can expect compassion, openness, and at times, a touch of humor. Patients have noted a better understanding of themselves, freedom from debilitating anxiety and depression, enjoying a wider range of foods and eating with less fear.
At the foundation, my therapeutic approach will always include compassion, openness, and at times, a touch of humor. It will be important for us to work together to develop an understanding of the issues at hand within the context of who you are and your particular life circumstances. Please feel free to contact me to discuss our possible work together.
Credentials
Education
Personal Interests
I love to entertain and have big dinner parties!
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Seton Health Plan
- Employers Health Network
- Aetna
- Humana
- Sana Benefits
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
Self Pay
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
Childhood Related Disorders with Behavioral Manifestations, Feeding Disorders
Expertise
- ADD / ADHD
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Attachment Trauma or Insecurity
- Autism
- Childhood Abuse or Neglect
- Conflict with Friends
- Depression
- Divorce / Breakup
- Fear of Rejection
- Learning Disability
- Life Transitions
- Loss or Grief
- Not Happy or Satisfied with life
- OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
- Parenting
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Shame
- Shyness / High Sensitivity
- Social Anxiety
- Social Isolation / Loneliness
- Stress / Burnout
- Women's Issues
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Coherence Therapy
- Depth Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Interpersonal
- Object Relations
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Strength-Based
Locations
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Toddler (3+), Children, Preteen, Teen, Adults, Older Adults (65+)
- Participant Types: Individual Counseling
- Language Spoken: English
