Katie Drobney, LPC, LMHC

Katie Drobney is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, and big life changes. She works from Colorado and brings 16 years of professional experience to her practice. Katie aims to support and empower people as they take steps toward a more satisfying life.

She believes clients are the experts on their own stories and that existing strengths can be used to move through hard things. Katie uses a mix of talking and creative activities such as art, music, and journaling when people want those options. Those activities are optional and chosen together during sessions.

Her clinical approach includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She blends these approaches with practical tools for managing overwhelming emotions and improving daily coping.

Katie also incorporates transpersonal perspectives when people find their spiritual beliefs helpful for healing. In sessions she aims to be practical and clear, helping people try small steps that can lead to change.

People who come for help can expect straightforward conversations, collaborative planning, and a focus on skills they can use outside sessions. The work is paced to each person’s needs and preferences, and Katie encourages clients to guide decisions about methods and activities used in therapy.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on teaching practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. In online sessions this looks like practicing skill sets, reviewing homework, and problem solving daily challenges together.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a method that helps people process upsetting memories and reduce their hold on current life. When used in virtual sessions it involves guided processing and pacing to match each person's needs.

Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on addressing the effects of traumatic events and building coping strategies for recovery. Online sessions can combine talk-based processing with grounding exercises and skills practice between meetings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and preferences to decide which methods to try. Changes are made together if something does not feel like the best fit.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. That will help ensure sessions fit into your routine. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around busy days, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up or brief check-ins when helpful.