Kate Scott

Experience:

Kate is a Registered Social Worker with over 15 years of clinical experience supporting individuals navigating substance use, addiction, trauma, complex mental health, life transitions, stress, burnout, and relationship challenges. She has a Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor, where she is also a PhD student and instructor, bringing together clinical practice, teaching, and research. Kate also supports individuals and families who are navigating the impact of a loved one’s addiction or mental health challenges. She brings particular experience working with complex and concurrent mental health concerns, including specialized training in CBT and DBT for psychosis, trauma, first responders, and concurrent disorders.

Unique Approach:

Kate’s approach is warm, honest, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, integrating mind-body awareness and somatic practices while making space for curiosity, humour, and the messy complexity of being human.

Specialties:

Substance Use & Addiction • Concurrent Disorders • Trauma • Complex Mental Health • Stress & Burnout • Life Transitions • Relationship Concerns • Psychosis • First Responders • Harm Reduction • Relapse Prevention • CBT • DBT • Emotion-Focused Therapy • Motivational Interviewing • Attachment

Client Focus:

Individuals • People Supporting Loved Ones • First Responders

Fun Facts:

Kate is a mom, PhD student, instructor, researcher, and advocate. When she’s not working, she loves spending time with her family and is passionate about research, teaching, and advocating for people and communities who are often overlooked.