Katherine (Katie) Vlachos

Hi! My name is Katie, I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisory designation in solo practice in Ohio (LISW-S), currently accepting new clients over the age of 18 for individual psychotherapy in the Columbus area, and across Ohio & Pennsylvania via telehealth. I have been working in the mental health field since 2005, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Penn State in 2005 & my MSW (Master of Social Work) from Marywood University in Scranton, PA in 2009. My work experience over the years has focused on providing Cognitive Behavioral & other therapeutic interventions including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) to assist in managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, & other mental health concerns including chronic stress & trauma. I have worked professionally as a therapist since 2009, with much of my work providing therapeutic interventions in community mental health settings for more than 10 years for children, adolescents, & adults with Autism and other developmental & intellectual disabilities. My current specialization is focused on the use of Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) & other trauma informed modalities to assist in healing from childhood & recent traumatic events & stress. My priorities as a counselor include providing a compassionate & non judgmental space for all. I have focused much of my 20 year practice on providing an inclusive space based in LGBTQIA2SP+ affirming care, Social Justice and Anti Racism & Anti discriminatory values. Please feel free to reach out to ask any questions to see if we may be a good match to work together & to schedule an initial appointment. I am currently able to meet with limited times/a waitlist for in person appointments in Galena, Ohio & can provide telehealth appointments throughout all of Ohio & Pennsylvania on weekdays. Currently, I am able to accept all insurances noted below in Ohio. I am able to accept self pay & most Optum/United, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Capital Blue Cross of PA, & Medical Mutual plans in Pennsylvania. Please reach out to confirm I am in network with your plan or contact your carrier directly and provide my NPI# (1295317931) to check. 55 Minute sessions are billed at $150. I am currently able to bill with several insurance plans only using Headway (https://headway.co/) and can assist with confirming in network/out of network benefits as needed. I work part time as an independent contractor with this billing company which assists therapists (at no cost) with processing insurance claims with more insurance carriers, making it easier & more convenient to accept some plans if the use of insurance is desired and/or needed for financial reasons. Some of Headway's rates per sessions are higher for some plans than my own (depending on your individual plan). If you have specific questions about your plan, please reach out to confirm network details. I offer Pro Bono services as I have spaces in my schedule open as well, please contact me if you would like to be added to this waitlist. Please be aware that billing with all insurances does require us to provide a diagnosis on record to them. I am not currently able to complete Emotional Support Animal letters for new clients. Referral sources can be provided for some providers or organizations to assist if needed. Please contact me regarding individual EMDR intensives and pricing.