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.

I am a Master ART Practitioner and use Accelerated Resolution Therapy to faciliate powerful resolution of anxiety and PTSD symptoms within 1 to 5 sessions. I provide integrated intensive care that incorporates PTSD treatment into DBT work for individuals to help them manage overwhelming emotions, conquer anxiety, and resolve PTSD symptoms quickly and effectively.

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 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, indulging in teen dramas on Netflix, and journaling.

Experience a Therapy Jump Start with Lasting Results

Please note that as the Executive Director of Creative Healing, my availability for individual appointments is limited. I offer assessment and consultation services while overseeing a skilled team to deliver comprehensive ongoing care. Appointments are offered at the rate of $250 per session in our Flourtown office, as well as online. Click the button below to start the process!  We’ll work together to go beyond just coping or stopping harmful behaviors. It’s time to develop new skills and apply them to your everyday life.