Meet Katie
(she, hers)
Katie McMahon, LMSW, is a Deaf woman who is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). She holds dual licenses to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Florida and Maryland.
Katie is passionate about making mental health therapy accessible to the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard-of-Hearing, DeafPlus, Late-Deafened, and Child of Deaf Adults (CODA) signing communities, recognizing the shortage of therapists who are Deaf or fluent in sign language.
Katie has extensive experience supporting individuals facing a range of mental health challenges, crises, trauma, and relationship difficulties. She also has deep knowledge of the various experiences the Deaf community as a whole goes through, including language deprivation, isolation, lack of access to information, and much more. Her background includes providing mental health support in a variety of settings. Katie specializes in working with individuals dealing with self-esteem challenges, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), grief, personality disorders, and various life challenges. Her expertise includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Katie is committed to providing a safe, judgment-free environment where clients can openly share their struggles, empowering them on their healing and growth journeys. She believes that all individuals deserve compassion, understanding, and support.
Katie's pronouns are she, her, and hers.
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work, Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Social Work, Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.
