Kate Tedeschi
MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Kate is a the founder and owner of Sage House Counseling & Art Therapy. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and a Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). She received her M.A. in Art Therapy from The George Washington University. Kate works with children, teens and adults and her specialties include supporting third culture individuals, navigating life transitions and overcoming OCD and Anxiety.
Kate understands the unique challenges of raising a family and parenthood. She has completed a certification training in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International and specializes in supporting women (and their partners) through experiences around motherhood, including pregnancy, postpartum, fertility challenges and grief and loss.
Prior to founding Sage House Therapy, Kate spent several years providing care to pediatric patients and their families at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC and New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell in New York City. Kate has presented at numerous local and national conferences on her work with adults and children. Throughout her professional career, she has served on various boards, including as the President of the Washington DC Art Therapy Association (PATA). Kate's holistic approach combines art, play, sand tray, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and mindfulness with counseling. She also specializes in using ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) for the treatment of OCD and Anxiety. Clients describe Kate’s approach to therapy as genuine and warm while providing opportunities for reflection and growth.
Specialties
Children, Teens & Adults
Third Culture
Grief & Loss
Life Transition
Pregnancy Support
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Fertility Challenges/Loss
OCD
Anxiety
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)
Art Therapy
Play Therapy
Sand Tray Therapy