Kathy Pascale

Bio

Kathy (she/her) has a gentle, warm approach that allows clients to feel at ease. The importance of feeling heard, accepted and understood is evident in each session. 

Kathy’s approach to therapy involves walking alongside others on their journey of healing and growth in an environment that is non-judgmental, empowering and collaborative. Kathy is passionate about all aspects of DBT such as mindfulness and emotional regulation skills. In her experience these skills help clients increase self-awareness and improve their ability to care for oneself and relationships, in order to live the life they want to live. Kathy takes a strength-based, person-centered approach which strives to create an accepting environment to feel safe exploring their next steps towards wellness. Kathy’s approach incorporates evidence based, trauma informed, body-based approaches that include parts work (Internal Family System) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Kathy is open to working with people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and gender identities. Kathy is LGBTQAI+ affirmative. 

Kathy enjoys doing outside activities like biking, camping and hiking. Kathy enjoys yoga, meditation, traveling, cooking and spending time with her husband, three adult children, dog and friends. 

Kathy has an undergraduate degree in Psychology. This was followed by years working as a Sign Language Interpreter while raising her three children with her husband. Kathy entered the field of counseling later in life due to a desire to follow lifelong interests and do work that is meaningful.  

Kathy completed her master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. Cloud State University.