Katherine (Kat) Garcia, Mental Health Intern

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Written By Karen Haag

Kat Garcia, Current MSW Student, Mental Health Intern

Areas of Expertise

  • Crisis Intervention

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • Client Advocacy

  • Systems Navigation

 

About Kat

Kat Garcia is a Master of Social Work student at Walden University with a strong background in psychology, behavioral health, and healthcare services. She brings experience in residential treatment, community mental health, and medical records coordination, with a focus on supporting diverse and underserved populations. Kat’s professional strengths include crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, client advocacy, and systems navigation. She is passionate about addressing the unique needs of rural communities and is committed to evidence-based, person-centered practice. Through her internship, Kat aims to integrate her academic training with professional experience to promote resilience, accessibility, and holistic well-being for clients and their families.

Education

  • Master of Social Work, Walden University

  • Bachelors of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies: History and Psychology at Western Oregon University

Licensure

  • Registered Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA-I) through the Mental Health and Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon

Karen Haag https://WholeheartedCounseling.co
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