Doctoral Psychology Extern
Katarina Aulbach (Kat, they/them) is a doctoral extern pursuing their Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. They hold a bachelor’s degree from Elon University where they graduated magna cum laude in Psychology, with minors in Business Administration, and Interreligious Studies. Kat is deeply committed to mental health care, support, and advocacy, and is passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate life, engage in relationships, confront challenges, and work toward growth, well-being, and flourishing.
Kat approaches therapy and assessment in a collaborative manner, utilizing an integrative, client-centered approach. While Kat’s psychotherapy work and professional training is primarily grounded in psychodynamic theory, it is also shaped by queer-affirming, feminist, multicultural, and trauma-informed frameworks, incorporating a variety of approaches based on client’s needs, including Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral (DBT & CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based skills and interventions. As a Certified Yoga teacher and practitioner, Kat also helps incorporate grounding, breathwork, and somatic techniques into their clinical practice, working to help their clients in reclaiming the present moment by empowering them to embrace their authenticity. They lead with curiosity and compassion, helping clients to build a deeper understanding of themselves, fostering space for personal freedom, clarity, and self expression.
Kat has previous experience providing psychotherapy and psychological assessment services in an array of settings including inpatient, intensive outpatient, and community mental health care, working with people across the lifespan, providing a strong foundation for working with a wide range of presenting concerns including depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Autism, trauma, mood disorders, personality dynamics, sociopolitical stressors, and major life transitions. Their interests lie in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, young adults, couples, and folx with historically marginalized identities. They create a welcoming, affirming environment where clients feel deeply heard, respected, and validated, and have the opportunity to explore and embrace all aspects of themselves including experiences related to trauma, relationships, identity, gender and sexuality, and sudden, new, or emerging serious mental health concerns.
Kat works under the supervision of Dr. Dee Majko.