Kate Wamhoff
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LICSW
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I treat OCD with compassion and patience. It's important to communicate and work together to improve symptoms. I've always been interested in mental health and how the brain operates in response to certain triggers. The most gratifying part of my job is helping others become their best selves. In addition to treating OCD, I specialize in PTSD, anxiety, MDD, and personality disorders.
I treat OCD with compassion and patience. It's important to communicate and work together to improve symptoms. I've always been interested in mental health and how the brain operates in response to certain triggers. The most gratifying part of my job is helping others become their best selves. In addition to treating OCD, I specialize in PTSD, anxiety, MDD, and personality disorders.
Location
Licensed in Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Hoarding disorder
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Other
Education
Walden University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Kate
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, HealthPartners, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Meritain Health, Partners Direct Health, Tufts Health Plan, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare,
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Get to know Kate
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
I have social anxiety, and I regularly use the tools I share with my Members to stay aligned with what's effective and to better understand what truly supports growth and awareness—like exploring before assuming.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
Validation is important. I want you to feel seen and heard without needing to change or justify your experience. When you feel accepted as you are, you're more likely to open up and engage.
My message to you if you're considering therapy
Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy is an incredibly effective treatment for OCD. You got this—just try, and don't give up.
What my Members say helps them feel comfortable with me
My Members know that there's absolutely no judgment here; I'm here to help. I'm also very patient. I won't give up on you. I know how it feels to be at a low spot or have bad months, and I would want someone to be patient with me, too.
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