Creative Healing

I'm Katie K. May, and I'm here to help you transform your life into one you'll love.

I'm the Owner + Executive Director at Creative Healing.

I opened Creative Healing so that teens would have a safe space that was made just for them. My passion and purpose is for your teen to know they they aren't weird, bad, wrong or different for feeling the way that they do and there's a place where they are fully accepted for exactly who they are.

Together, we'll work towards helping you overcome self-harm, alleviate depression, and foster a sense of worthiness and belonging.

Credentials and Expertise

With my extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and certification as a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification Clinician™, I specialize in working with teens who are coping with depression, self-harming behaviors, and thoughts of suicide. My goal is to empower you to make effective choices and demonstrate an ability to experience emotions without acting on self-destructive urges.

I partner with teens and parents to develop a personalized coping plan to help them manage overwhelming emotions and create a life filled with connection and meaning.

My work is focusing on helping individuals heal from trauma and overwhelming emotions through focused, evidence-based methods. As a Master ART Practitioner, I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to help the brain quickly resolve painful memories and symptoms of PTSD—often within just a few sessions. I also integrate Brainspotting, a brain-body approach that helps release the emotional impact of past experiences stored in the nervous system.

Combined with the structure and tools of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), these methods create lasting change by helping clients process trauma safely, manage emotions effectively, and regain a sense of calm and control.

Empathetic & Practical Support for Parents

As both a parent of a teenager and a professional specializing in working with teens, I deeply understand the complexities of parenting a child who is navigating their developmental path towards independence. In fact, I've authored a best selling book on effective strategies for parenting teens with self-destructive behaviors. My focus is on supporting parents who may be struggling with acceptance and understanding of their teen's mental health challenges. Together, we can navigate this process with empathy and develop a practical plan for creating actionable changes at home.

Regain Control and Transform Your Life

I have seen amazing positive outcomes happen quickly with clients who act impulsively or avoid situations due to strong emotions. I offer structured and evidence-based treatment for families facing disruptions like school avoidance due to emotion-driven behaviors. We'll work together to regain control over your life.

Beyond the Therapy Room

When I'm not working, you'll find me at home relaxing with my family and my beloved Boston Terrier, Penny. I also enjoy lifting heavy weights in the gym, doing Pilates (I’m a certified Pilates teacher too!) indulging in teen dramas on Netflix, and journaling.

Jump Start Therapy with Lasting Results

As Executive Director of Creative Healing, I’m currently fully booked for ongoing individual sessions. At this time, I exclusively offer Therapy Intensives. These are focused, full-day or half-day experiences designed to create meaningful change in a condensed format.

Intensives are ideal for clients who have already done therapy or higher levels of care, and are ready for deeper, lasting progress.

Because of the depth of this work, I offer only two intensives per month, and there is typically a two-month waitlist for available openings.

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