Hello! My name is Katalina, but you can call me Kat. I am a student intern at Lighthouse Counseling Services. Currently, I am completing my Master’s degree in Counselor Education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where I am working toward becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor.

I am passionate about working with couples (dating/pre-marital/marital), families, elder adults, adults, and young adults who are seeking support with relationship issues, life transitions, grief, trauma, identity and sociocultural experiences, career explorations and concerns, pre/postpartum and women’s mental health, sexuality, and anxiety.

I work with clients through a relational-cultural and systemic lens, recognizing the complexity of human relationships and how the interactions within them can impact our experiences, emotions, and sense of self.

I bring humor, empathy, and a direct approach to our work together. I believe some of the most meaningful and transformative changes can happen when there is a trusting and authentic therapeutic connection that allows you to explore the deeper parts of yourself, and my goal is to provide you with a safe space for that.

As an intern, I have the added benefit of collaborating with experienced professionals who bring additional insight and expertise to your care. I am supervised by Judith Crabb and Jeff Ferguson, the owners of Lighthouse Counseling Services and fully licensed counselors, who support my growth and help ensure I provide thoughtful, quality care to you.