Meet Katie Meyr, MA

Naperville Virtual

Katie Meyr (she/her) is a graduate-level counseling extern pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Midwestern University. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern University and is continuing her doctoral training there.

Katie recognizes that therapeutic conversations begin with authenticity. Her specialties include working with adults with disordered eating/eating disorders, anxiety disorders, complex trauma, and neurodivergent traits. Her approach towards treatment is informed by CBT, ACT, DBT, psychoanalysis, and family systems. From interning at a college counseling center to working at acute psychiatric hospitals, Katie believes that meaningful progress comes from providing individualized care grounded in curiosity, consistency, and genuine compassion.

She particularly values helping clients make sense of their experiences, recognize patterns, and gain greater self-understanding through a strengths-based and trauma-informed lens. Whether someone is working through anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, or life transitions, her hope is that clients leave each session feeling understood, empowered, and supported as they move toward the life they want to build.

In her free time, Katie strongly values practicing what you preach. She enjoys healing through music, attending music festivals, watching documentaries, and spending time with her loved ones. 

Strong attention to my needs and providing a safe space to help through my struggles.

— LOA Patient

Education:

University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology 

Minor in Criminology

Certificate in Social Research 

Midwestern University

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) anticipated August 2029

Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Clinical Interests:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)ADHD & Executive FunctioningAnxietyARFID & Picky EatingAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)Career Anxiety & CounselingCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Complex GriefContamination OCDCouples CounselingDepressionDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Disordered EatingExposure and Response Prevention (ERP)Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Harm OCDMindfulnessObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Panic DisorderPerfectionismPerinatal & Postpartum AnxietyPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Sex & AnxietySubstance MisuseWomen's Health

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