About Katie Kitzing, Licensed Therapist & Somatic Practitioner in Greater Seattle Area
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Rooted Wellness & Counseling. My path into clinical therapy and somatic healing has been shaped by both professional training and personal experience, allowing me to support adults navigating anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
MY PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
My Clinical Background in Mental Health & Somatic Healing
I began my career in social work specializing in substance use disorders, working in inpatient and outpatient settings with both adolescents and adults. During that time, I became increasingly curious about the deeper patterns beneath addiction—specifically how emotional wounds, nervous system dysregulation, and unresolved experiences drive behavior. That curiosity led me to earn my Master’s degree in Professional Counseling.
After graduate school, I supported teens and adults navigating acute mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and complex distress in a partial hospitalization setting. While I witnessed meaningful transformation, I also noticed that for many individuals, traditional talk therapy alone left certain layers unresolved beneath the surface.
In my own life, navigating anxiety, depression, and a persistent sense of being on edge led me to explore functional and holistic health. I discovered muscle testing—a form of biofeedback that identifies physical and energetic imbalances. It offered a transformative lens, illuminating how the body stores and communicates stress, unresolved trauma, and unmet emotional needs.
Driven by research on how trauma impacts the nervous system and subconscious behaviors, I pursued advanced certifications in The Emotion Code, Body Code, and Belief Code. Completing three levels of clinical training allows me to thoughtfully integrate these modalities alongside Brainspotting and somatic processing.
Today, as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC, SUDP), I combine evidence-based clinical therapy with integrative mind-body practices to support adults navigating anxiety, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, burnout, trauma, and chronic illness.
I provide virtual mental health counseling for clients throughout Washington State, including Lake Stevens, Everett, Marysville, Snohomish, and surrounding Snohomish County communities. I also offer remote Emotion Code, Body Code, Belief Code, and muscle testing sessions nationwide for individuals seeking holistic emotional healing.
EDUCATION & BACKGROUND
Masters in Science: Professional Counseling Grand Canyon University
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Licensed in Washington State
Bachelors in Social Work Eastern Washington University
Substance Use Disorder Professional Credentialed in Washington State
Certified Emotion Code, Body Code & Belief Code Practitioner Discover Healing Inc.
Nutrition Therapy Practitioner (NTP) Nutrition Therapy Association