Katie Godfrey, PhD, LMFT

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Katie Godfrey is dedicated to creating a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space where clients can experience deep care and connection. Because Katie’s approach is attachment-focused and relational, she views the therapeutic relationship as central to meaningful transformation. By building trust and safety, she helps clients navigate their challenges through a systems lens, a collaborative environment for couples and family therapy and may integrate EMDR into her work. Katie is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, holds a deep love for nature, and places great importance for her family.

Couples Therapy: Strengthening Relationships with The Gottman Method

Specializing in couples therapy, Katie brings a Gottman-focused approach to her work and is currently pursuing Level 2 certification, having already completed Level 1. She works with couples at various stages—whether contemplating marriage or separation, desiring more closeness and intimacy, or navigating premarital concerns. Viewing couples therapy through a systems lens, Katie values the unique opportunity to work with both partners, helping them see and understand each other on a deeper level. Whether guiding couples toward more meaningful connections or helping them explore a path forward, including divorce or separation, Katie finds this work deeply rewarding and is dedicated to the well-being of her clients.

Learn more about The Gottman Method

Family Therapy for Adult Relationships

Family therapy with adult families is a space where Katie’s passion for family work truly shines, as it ties back to her roots as a family therapist. She finds it especially fulfilling to help adult family members build more meaningful relationships later in life, embracing the unique dynamic of working with fully formed personalities. With a natural ability to relate to each individual and gain their trust, she enjoys the challenge of juggling the complexities of adult relationships. Common themes in her work include life changes, reconciliation after conflict, grief and loss, acceptance of identity—especially within queer families—and intergenerational trauma.

For more information on family therapy for adult family members, check out Katie’s recent blog.

Supporting LGBTQ+ Clients: Advocacy, Identity, and Growth

As a member of the LGBTQ+ community herself, she has spent over 20 years dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ clients, dating back to her Master’s thesis. With a wealth of experience, she works with young adults and adults on relationship issues, coming out, identity exploration, and personal growth. She is also deeply committed to helping clients navigate trauma, including hate crimes and the unique challenges of being LGBTQ+ in uncertain political times. An advocate for transgender individuals and the broader community, her dedication stems from her years of advocacy work.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

Katie is also a certified psychedelic-assisted therapy provider and a member of the Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) program at The Catalyst Center. She is passionate about using KAP to support clients in their personal and spiritual growth, helping them explore their values, belief systems, and core self, and integrate these discoveries into their lives. In couples therapy, KAP serves as a powerful tool to uncover blocks to intimacy and address negative core beliefs, fostering deeper insight into both individual and relational dynamics. She also works with clients experiencing burnout, helping them reconnect with themselves and their partners on a more profound level. Learn more about her approach to KAP here.