Kate McReynolds
LMHC & RYT200
Kate McReynolds, owner of Root to Rise Counseling, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Yoga Teacher. She received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, education in Play Therapy, and education in Marriage & Family Therapy. She completed her yoga teacher training from a Yoga Alliance school, is registered at the 200-hour level, and is currently working toward the 500-hour level. She continues to expand her knowledge by participating regularly in continuing education for both mental health and yoga.
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Kate is committed to being of service to you by providing compassionate and empirically-supported care rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Informed Yoga Philosophy. These evidence-based and goal-oriented practices are actively focused on the present moment and emphasize the importance of healthy psychosomatic experiences. Previous experience with yoga is not necessary. Learn more about the treatment approach here.
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It is Kate's vision to create a counseling experience for you that integrates the principles of mental health and yoga, allowing your mind and body to collaborate as you work toward recovery. Her intention is to provide a supportive environment to help facilitate your growth.
"You already have the ability to heal yourself and grow. I will work to help you find it and keep it." -Kate
Treatment Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is effective in helping people reach goals related to:
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Reducing intensity and frequency of symptoms
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Identifying unhealthy thought patterns
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Resolving relationship issues
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Improving awareness of triggers
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Expanding and utilizing a support system
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Understanding connections of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
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Developing healthy coping skills
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Maintaining medication compliance
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Improving communication and social skills
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Preventing mental health and addiction relapse
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Improving self-esteem and self-efficacy
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Trauma-Informed Yoga Philosophy
Yoga promotes a number of mental health benefits, including:
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Healthy somatic experiences
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Improved ability to self-regulate
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Stimulation of the Vagus Nerve
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Deeper self-awareness and insight
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Strengthened self-esteem and self-efficacy
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Clearer understanding of triggers and symptoms
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Connections between physical and emotional experiences
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Therapy + Yoga
Research shows that when the practices of CBT and Yoga are combined in a therapeutic and trauma-informed setting, clients are more capable of identifying stressors, challenging self-defeating patterns, creating new neurological pathways, reaching their treatment goals, and maintaining their mental health and wellness. Previous experience with yoga is not necessary.
Get In Touch
Contact Information
Root to Rise Counseling is located within a wellness collective called Apiary Wellness. Click here to take a virtual tour of the space.
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Phone: 407-603-5755
Email: kate@rtrcounseling.com
Address: 1617 Hillcrest Street Orlando, FL 32803
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