Business Details
Trusted Mental Health Therapy Services in Boerne, TX
Kate Halinski is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience specializing in child, adolescent, and adult mental health. Utilizing evidence-based approaches like play therapy, expressive arts, and EMDR, she addresses trauma, anxiety, depression, and family dynamics. Her practice emphasizes collaborative care, empowering clients through personalized strategies while offering clinical supervision for mental health professionals.With academic credentials from the University of North Texas and teaching experience at Texas State University, she combines clinical expertise with educational leadership. Her work focuses on creating safe therapeutic environments that foster emotional growth and resilience across developmental stages.
Services
Child Counseling
Adolescent Counseling
Adult Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Treatment
Clinical Supervision
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of counseling experience with children, adolescents, and adults.
- Our team includes a Certified EMDR Therapist for trauma-informed care.
- We specialize in play therapy techniques developed by top-ranked programs.
- Our practice offers clinical supervision for mental health professionals pursuing certifications.
- We provide free 15-minute phone consultations for personalized treatment planning.
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S)
- Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S)
- Certified EMDR Therapist
- Certified Advanced Child Centered Play Therapy Supervisor (CCPT-S)
- Certified Advanced Child Parent Relationship Supervisor (CPRT-S)
What people say
Best professor ever
Enthusiastic and knowledgeable
Compassionate therapist
Contagious passion
Effective with children
Services
Child Counseling
Specialized counseling using play therapy to help children express emotions and develop coping strategies. Developmentally appropriate interventions address behavioral issues, trauma, and social challenges through therapeutic play activities. Services focus on improving self-esteem, emotional regulation, and family dynamics.
Adolescent Counseling
Combines talk therapy, expressive arts, and EMDR to address adolescent mental health challenges. Uses metaphors and creative expression to create emotional safety while exploring identity, anxiety, and relationship issues. Focuses on developing healthy coping mechanisms and communication skills.
Adult Counseling
Offers traditional talk therapy, EMDR, and expressive arts for adult mental health concerns. Creates collaborative therapeutic relationships to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Emphasizes personal growth and evidence-based strategies for emotional well-being.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized programs using play therapy, EMDR, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to reduce anxiety symptoms. Teaches coping skills for panic attacks, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety disorders. Family involvement helps create supportive home environments for lasting recovery.
Clinical Supervision
Provides LPC-Intern supervision and play therapy certification training. Offers face-to-face and tele-supervision for mental health professionals pursuing RPT, CCPT, and CPRT certifications. Combines clinical expertise with educational mentorship for professional development.
People
Kate Halinski
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Dr. Halinski has 20+ years of counseling experience with specializations in play therapy and EMDR. She teaches at Texas State University and provides clinical supervision for mental health professionals pursuing certifications in therapeutic techniques.
Questions
What counseling services do you offer?
I provide child, adolescent, and adult counseling using play therapy, EMDR, and expressive arts. Services include anxiety/depression treatment, trauma recovery, and family therapy.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-focused therapy that helps clients process distressing memories using bilateral stimulation techniques.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Click the 'Schedule An Appointment' button on our website or call (210) 387-0558 for a free 15-minute consultation.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider. Payment is required at time of service, but we can provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please provide 24-hour notice for appointment cancellations to avoid full session charges.
