Hello! I’m Kat Tinkham (She/Her/Hers), a licensed clinical social worker specializing in therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and parents/caregivers. My primary focus is on supporting clients and their families through significant life transitions, such as relocations, divorce, starting college, understanding newly identified mental health or neurodivergent conditions, and processing the effects of challenging circumstances, both past and present. My style is warm and collaborative, and I enjoy creating a comfortable space where clients feel accepted, safe, and free to be themselves. I work with children of all ages, focusing on elementary and middle schoolers and parent coaching. I am also passionate about working with military-affiliated and international clients.

My approach to therapy is client-centered and strengths-based, utilizing evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), play therapy, expressive arts therapy, mindfulness, and PC-CARE (similar to PCIT). I provide executive function skill-building and co-facilitate our “Your Neuro-Affirming Family” group for parents of newly identified autistic children, providing insights from the NeuroBears program.

Consultation is a key component of my practice. I frequently collaborate with other professionals, including teachers, school counselors, and pediatricians, to ensure comprehensive care for my clients. Having served as a mental health provider in DC Public Schools for two years, I also support families and school staff in establishing or amending accommodation plans.