Katie DeFrank

Licensed Professional Counselor

Katie DeFrank is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years experience supporting teen girls and women through life’s emotional challenges. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from William Paterson University, and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Messiah College.

Katie has worked in both residential and outpatient settings with teens, where she also partnered closely with parents to strengthen family connection and communication. Today, she specializes in helping women and teen girls navigate stress and anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns.

Testimonials

"Working with Katie was such a meaningful experience. She helped me through anxiety, postpartum, and the challenges of motherhood and family dynamics with compassion and understanding. I always felt deeply listened to, and she had an amazing ability to remember even small details I had shared, which made our work feel truly personal. I would wholeheartedly recommend Katie to anyone looking for a therapist who is attentive, insightful, and truly invested in her clients."

— Alexandra, New Mom
"Katie has not just helped me find solutions to problems, but she more importantly helps me manage how I feel about pressure and expectations. I’ve learned that I can’t control how other people act or what they expect, but I can control how I respond and how much pressure I put on myself, which has made a big difference in my overall happiness and relationships with my peers."

— Sofia, College Student
"The work that Katie did with my daughter and with us as parents was life changing! Katie not only offered my daughter support, strategies and guidance, but partnered with us as well. She made suggestions with compassion and wisdom. Every family needs a Katie! Our family is filled with gratitude for her knowledge, authenticity, and availability over the years!"

— Melissa, Parent of teen