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Inclusive & Affirming Care

I believe that therapy should be a place where every part of you is welcome.


My approach is not only trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming, but also grounded in a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and respect for each person’s lived experience.

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I have had the privilege of working with individuals from a wide range of cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds. I honor the impact that culture, family, and community can have on your sense of self and on the challenges you face. I also recognize that systemic racism, discrimination, and oppression create barriers to healing that must be named, not ignored.

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I have significant experience working with transgender and non-binary adults and am committed to providing affirming, respectful care for LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse individuals. This means honoring your identity and relationships, using correct names and pronouns, and creating a therapeutic space where you do not have to educate me in order to feel understood.

 

I stay actively engaged in ongoing learning and reflection through continuing education, professional consultation, and listening to voices within marginalized communities, so that I can continue to offer thoughtful, informed, and affirming care.

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Whether you come to therapy seeking support with identity exploration, healing from trauma, or simply finding a safe place to rest and reflect, my role is to meet you with openness, compassion, and respect.

Align and Empower Therapy, PLLC

Katie Carhart, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

phone: 203-212-8824

Dr. Katie Carhart is a licensed clinical psychologist providing online therapy for adults, couples and adult family members in 40+ states under PSYPACT. She offers secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, neurodivergence, relationship stress, couple conflict, co-parenting, and burnout.

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Through PSYPACT authorization, I am licensed to provide telehealth evaluations in multiple states. Some of the key areas I serve include:

Website Disclaimer

The information provided on this website, including blog posts, downloadable resources, and external links, is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute psychological treatment, diagnosis, or individualized clinical advice. Viewing this site or contacting Align & Empower Therapy, PLLC does not establish a psychologist–client relationship. Clinical services are provided only after completion of appropriate intake procedures and mutual agreement to treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or 988 or go to your nearest emergency room. Services are offered via telehealth to adults located in PSYPACT-authorized states where Dr. Carhart is legally permitted to practice.

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