Kathryn Eklund(She/Her/Hers)

Dr. Kathryn Eklund is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist currently based in Niceville, FL who works with individuals across the lifespan with a particular focus on adults who have experienced trauma. As a psychologist who has worked with first responders, active duty military, and veterans, she has a unique skill set in understanding trauma and maladaptive coping strategies. Dr. Eklund is particularly sensitive to the effects trauma can have on all aspects of a person's life and strives to help heal wounds so her clients can lead full, productive, happy lives.

Dr. Eklund’s approach is grounded in Psychodynamic Theory while drawing on strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This conceptualization and evidence-based approach focuses on helping clients understand their maladaptive cyclic patterns and learn how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, so that they can begin to make targeted change. She works to help clients understand their physical response to external stressors, and begin to problem-solve ways to introduce moments of calm, to choose to respond rather than react in the face of change.

Dr. Eklund is focused on ensuring that her clients see real progress and lasting change: her style is interactive, non-judgmental, and positions clients as the experts on where they are now, and where they want to go. A trauma-informed therapist, Dr. Eklund is sensitive to the influence of past experiences on present challenges, and works closely with clients to reframe the narrative of their life in a way that increases self-confidence and compassion.

Dr. Eklund's first priority in starting with a new client is ensuring that they feel safe, heard, and like an equal partner in the therapeutic process. As a seasoned telehealth provider, she offers the convenience of remote sessions to help make therapy a core component of your self-care calendar.