Katrina Hamill-Schwank
Clinician
Licensed Professional Couselor Candidate
Do you feel like everyone else has their life figured out while you’re still trying to decide what comes next? Maybe you’re unhappy at work, struggling with burnout, overwhelmed, questioning your career, considering a change, or terrified of making the wrong decision. You may find yourself constantly second-guessing yourself, wondering if you should stay where you are or do something completely different.
Katrina especially enjoys working with adults in their 20s and 30s who are navigating career decisions, workplace stress, college or academic challenges, and other major life transitions. With a professional background in higher education, admissions, and case management, she understands how overwhelming it can be to navigate complicated career and academic systems while also trying to figure out what you actually want for your life.
Katrina also works with clients who struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, boundaries, relationships, and feeling behind in life. Therapy can help you understand what matters to you, quiet your inner critic, make decisions with more confidence, and feel more in control of the direction your life is taking.
Her approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, psychoeducation, and parts work. Clients describe Katrina as supportive, validating, collaborative, and easy to talk to. She also brings humor into therapy and tailors her approach to each individual.
Insurances I Accept:
Aetna, BCBS, CHP+, Cigna, Kaiser, Medicaid, Private Pay, and United
How I Work:
I believe therapy is for everyone, and it’s a powerful tool best used proactively rather than waiting until you hit a breaking point. Because therapy is deeply personal, I tailor my approach to your unique needs and view our work as a true collaboration. You are the ultimate expert on your own life, and I am here to support you in achieving your goals. You can always expect a supportive environment where you are welcome to show up authentically, and where we may add some humor and fun into the process.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) and a recent graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's program at UCCS. After completing my internship here at A New Leaf Therapy, I am very happy to continue my journey with a team and culture that I greatly admire. In my practice, I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy, while also integrating parts work and play therapy approaches to meet each client's unique needs. Outside of the office, I love listening to audiobooks, crafting, exploring new restaurants, and spending quality time with my friends, family, and pup!
Issues I Treat:
- Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationship Stressors, Self-Esteem, Adjustment/Change, Life Stressors
Populations I Serve:
- Adolescents, Adults
Professional Background:
Education
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Counseling Psychology - Colorado Mesa University, 2017
Training
- Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training
Previous Employment
- Student Outreach Specialist: University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Learning Communities Support Specialist: University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Admissions Counselor: Pikes Peak State College
Service Coordinator/Case Manager: The Resource Exchange