Katie Lopez-Cope
LMSWTherapist Details
Growing up in various small towns of the rural South meant that I learned early on what it felt like to live in an environment where mental health and identity exploration were hardly talked about. Without a roadmap or guidance to lean on, I found safe havens inside fictional worlds and my own small pockets of community (lookin’ at you, fellow queer band kids). What started as forms of escapism quickly turned into spaces for authentic reflection and genuine connection. These experiences deeply shaped my path towards diving into social work and ultimately, becoming a therapist. They sparked the desire to build a compassionate, accepting space that I so often looked for growing up. As a late-diagnosed neurodivergent queer person, I integrate my personal and professional experiences into cultivating a collaborative environment where clients can safely explore all facets of their identity, unravel old patterns, and feel genuinely seen. I believe therapy is a shared journey, and I aim to show up to each session with warmth, curiosity, and deep empathy.
When I’m not wearing my therapist hat, you can find me exploring any local hidden gems (particularly a good thrift store or café), spending time with my rescue pups, or diving into whichever gaming, tabletop, or book fantasy world that has caught my attention lately.
Specialities
- Trans, GNC, & Non-Binary Affirming Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Trauma
- Autism
