Kate Zucker
Kate is a radical social worker guided by the practices of person-centered, trauma-informed therapy. The importance of validating and honoring peoples’ experience is central to their practice and to developing a strong therapeutic relationship. Working within a client-centered framework emphasizes the expertise that a person has over their own life, while placing the therapist’s role as supportive and curious. Kate uses humor along with a nonjudgmental approach as the core tools to develop a strong working relationship. Ultimately they believe that it is the care and trust that is established between the counselor and the client that can help guide people towards real change.
Kate’s central area of focus has been working with those in the queer community to navigate non-traditional relationships, coming out, experiences and experimentation with gender, and everyday life. Their practice is also focused on acknowledging the privileges and differences that exist in the room and encouraging those to be challenged and discussed. The work of therapy is full of trial and error and often, it can be intimidating to offer feedback, but they work to create a space where the therapeutic journey is a partnership and where different approaches are welcomed.
Kate has experience working with clients presenting with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, self-harm, and intrusive thoughts. In their previous role at Chicago Women’s Health Center, they were able to work with adults on an individual level. They have worked with both teens and adults in a variety of traditional and non-traditional settings. When not at the office, they enjoy drinking coffee, watching movies, crocheting, and hanging with their dog, Benny.