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Katia Gilliam, LPC

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • LanguagesEnglish and Portuguese
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About Katia

Katia Gilliam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 22 years of experience in mental health and social services.

Background and approach

She trained in psychology and clinical psychology and has worked across a range of settings including independent practice, school-based programs, crisis intervention, community mental health clinics, residential treatment, detention centers, and social service agencies. Her professional background also includes supervisory and management roles that informed her clinical perspective.

Her work emphasizes practical, evidence-based strategies to address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, addictions, eating concerns, career transitions, and ADHD among other focus areas. Katia describes her style as realistic and solution-oriented, bringing a trauma-informed lens and skills-based tools to support daily life functioning.

She aims to meet clients where they are and helps them explore strategies that produce meaningful, manageable change. Clients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental space where the therapeutic process centers on collaboration and real-world application.

Katia is bilingual in English and Portuguese and accepts international clients, offering multiple session formats to fit varied schedules and needs.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care



Katia draws on proven therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. DBT skills teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations. Practical benefits include scheduling convenience, varied communication styles to suit comfort levels, and the ability to apply coping skills in real-world contexts between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What common concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, addictions, eating concerns, career transitions, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is realistic and solution-oriented with a trauma-informed lens, emphasizing practical tools and skills to support daily functioning and meaningful change.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician brings 22 years of experience in mental health and social services across settings such as independent practice, schools, crisis intervention, residential treatment, and community clinics.
What credentials and location are on file?
The therapist holds the LPC credential with licence details GA LPC LPC014135 and is based in Georgia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and international clients are accepted for remote work.
What session formats does the therapist provide?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)First responder issuesGender dysphoriaIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English, Portuguese