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Kate Snyder, MSW

Registered Clinical Social Work Intern

Hi, I'm Kate! I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe, supported, and comfortable showing up exactly as you are. My goal is to create an open, collaborative, and compassionate environment where we can explore your relationship with yourself and the world around you.
 

I take a trauma-informed approach to therapy and am passionate about helping clients reconnect with themselves, better understand their experiences, and feel more empowered in their everyday lives.
 

I incorporate a variety of approaches, including parts work, Somatic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based practices. I believe therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, so we'll work together to find what feels right for you and your individual goals.
 

I enjoy supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, grief, trauma, identity exploration, and the everyday challenges that life can bring. Whether you're working through something specific or simply looking for a space to better understand yourself, I'm here to meet you where you are and support you along the way.

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​We offer free consultations call/text the front office: 727-308-6094

Specializations:

Credentials & Experience:

  • LGBTQIA+

  • ADHD - Attention-Deficit Disorder

  • ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • OCD

  • Grief

  • Trauma

  • Depression 

  • Anxiety

  • Eating disorders

  • Identity/self exploration

  • Registered Clinical Social Work Intern (Florida) 

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (Georgia)

Kate sees clients aged 13 and above.

Specializations:

  • LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy: Kate provides an inclusive, affirming, and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals to explore their identities, relationships, and personal experiences. She helps clients navigate challenges related to self-acceptance, coming out, family dynamics, discrimination, and identity exploration while empowering them to embrace their authentic selves.
     

  • ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder): Kate supports individuals with ADHD in better understanding how their brains work and navigating challenges with focus, organization, emotional regulation, and everyday responsibilities. She takes a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach to help clients develop strategies that work for their unique needs.
     

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Kate provides a compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming environment for autistic individuals to explore their experiences, better understand their needs, and navigate social relationships, sensory sensitivities, emotional regulation, and daily life. She focuses on celebrating individual strengths while supporting clients in building confidence and self-acceptance.
     

  • OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder): Kate works with individuals experiencing intrusive thoughts, repetitive behaviors, and anxiety associated with OCD. She helps clients better understand their thought patterns, develop healthier ways of responding to distress, and work toward reducing the impact OCD has on their daily lives.
     

  • Grief & Loss: Kate offers a supportive space for individuals navigating grief and loss, whether related to the death of a loved one, changes in relationships, major life transitions, or other significant losses. She helps clients process difficult emotions, honor their experiences, and find ways to move forward at their own pace.
     

  • Trauma & PTSD: Using a trauma-informed approach, Kate helps individuals process difficult experiences and understand how past trauma may impact their emotions, relationships, and sense of self. She prioritizes emotional safety, empowerment, and helping clients develop tools to feel more grounded and connected in their everyday lives.
     

  • Depression: Kate supports individuals experiencing depression, including persistent sadness, low motivation, emotional exhaustion, and feelings of disconnection. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, she helps clients explore underlying challenges, develop coping strategies, and work toward finding greater balance and fulfillment.
     

  • Anxiety: Kate helps individuals navigate anxiety, excessive worry, stress, and feelings of overwhelm. She incorporates mindfulness, emotional regulation, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help clients better understand their anxiety, manage difficult emotions, and build confidence in navigating life's challenges.
     

  • Eating Disorders & Body Image: Kate provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for individuals struggling with disordered eating, body image concerns, and their relationship with food. She supports clients in exploring underlying emotional experiences, challenging harmful thought patterns, and developing a healthier, more compassionate relationship with themselves.
     

  • Identity & Self-Exploration: Kate enjoys helping clients explore who they are, what matters most to them, and how their experiences have shaped their sense of self. Whether navigating personal growth, life transitions, relationships, or questions surrounding identity, she provides a supportive environment for clients to develop greater self-awareness, confidence, and authenticity.

Modalities:

  • Trauma-Informed Therapy: Kate takes a trauma-informed approach to therapy, recognizing how past experiences can impact a person's emotions, relationships, and overall well-being. She prioritizes creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Her approach focuses on building trust, developing healthy coping strategies, and helping clients move forward at their own pace.
     

  • Strengths-Based Therapy: Kate believes every individual has unique strengths, abilities, and resources that can support personal growth and healing. Through a strengths-based approach, she helps clients recognize and build upon these qualities, develop confidence, and discover ways to navigate life's challenges. Rather than focusing solely on difficulties, she encourages clients to recognize their resilience and potential.
     

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Kate incorporates mindfulness-based practices to help clients become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment. Through techniques that encourage staying present and developing self-awareness, she supports clients in managing stress, reducing emotional overwhelm, and building a greater sense of balance in their everyday lives.
     

  • Person-Centered Therapy (PCT): Kate uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. She believes clients are the experts on their own experiences and works collaboratively with them to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space. This approach allows clients to explore their thoughts and feelings openly while building self-awareness, confidence, and personal growth.
     

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Kate incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop a healthier relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions rather than feeling controlled by them. Through mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based exploration, she helps clients identify what matters most to them and take meaningful steps toward living a more fulfilling and authentic life.
     

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI): Kate uses Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients explore their feelings about change, identify personal goals, and strengthen their motivation to move forward. This collaborative, nonjudgmental approach is especially helpful for individuals who may feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or conflicted about making changes in their lives. Kate supports clients in building confidence and discovering their own reasons for growth.

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