Katherine Tesch, LMSW
Psychotherapist
(She/Her)
Phone: (520) 580-2323 Email: katherine@lovelifetherapycenter.com
I am especially interested in working with individuals, couples, and small groups who self-define as family, romantic (or aromantic) partnerships, and co-parents trying to navigate creating a healthy individual and family life that is aligned with their vision and values. I love working with people on the neurodiverse spectrum and members of the LGBTQIA+ community or who are exploring their identities in relationship to those communities. I have worked with people across age and developmental phases and have a special passion for working with older adults, but welcome all ages and phases of life.
My career background is in working in non-profit youth development programming and arts and fitness education and I have my Master's of Social Work from Arizona State University. Through my master's internship and following the completion of my degree I have had the privilege of working in community mental health and joined Love Life Therapy Center to be able to narrow my focus as a therapist to trauma, relationships, sex, and sexuality. The modalities I draw from in my practice are CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and IFS and I have experience working with clients with ADHD, on the autism spectrum, exploring sexuality and identity, and clients who have experienced trauma among many other client backgrounds.
I am also interested in working with mothers/gestational parents surrounding the topics of pregnancy, post-partum, breast feeding, and adjusting to parenthood as well as people of all gender identities working with body image and relationships to food and fitness. My background as an athletic coach has given me a front line to these issues across the age spectrum.
In our work together you can expect a non-judgmental and collaborative environment focused on your goals. I come from a place of curiosity and support and get true joy from the experience of seeing my clients learn, grow, and feel more aligned with themselves.
EXPERIENCE
Graduated from the Master's of Social Work program at Arizona State University.
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems
Experience: In addition to her work as a therapist, Katherine has had an over two decade career as an acrobatics coach and is the executive director of the Circus and Aerial Academy of Tucson, INC. She works with accessible and adaptive fitness education and has worked with clients through their fertility, pregnancy, and post-partum journeys in both her roles as a coach and as a therapist.
Trainings: Intro to Sex Therapy, Mindfulness, Hospice: A Holistic Approach to Helping People with End-of-Life Experience, Intro to Expressive Arts Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, SafeTalk Suicide Prevention, Circus Adaptive Teacher Training
Practicing under supervision of Erin Lowry, LCSW, CST
RATES
Cash, check and credit card accepted and payment is obtained at the time of service unless otherwise arranged.
Individual Services
Initial Assessment (first appointment) - $150 per 50-60 minute session
Ongoing Individual Therapy - $125 per 50-60 minute session
Relationship/Couple/Family Services
Initial Assessment (first appointment) - $175 per 50-60 minute session
Ongoing Relationship/Couple/Family Therapy - $150 per 50-60 minute session
Additional time for appointments will be prorated accordingly (e.g. An 80-90 minute Individual Therapy Session would cost $187.50 )
We have flexibility with pricing for clients who are unable to pay our full rates due to financial barriers.
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Insurance Accepted:
Aetna
Banner Aetna
Meritain
United Student Resources
HSA/FSA
Any insurance submissions will be using the credentials and contracts associated with supervisor, Erin Lowry, LCSW, CST.
Please contact your insurance provider to determine your specific benefits and rates.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Medicare or Medicaid (AHCCCS) plans