Katie Bendel (she/her) is a therapist, writer, public speaker, and community connector. In her 10+ years of experience working in the mental health field, she has come to believe this:

As people, we thrive in – 1) authentic, empathetic, and vulnerable relationships with others 2) sense of safety – physically, mentally/emotionally, socially, etc. 3) connection to our values – what matters most to us. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Katie has dedicated her life to helping people access that beautiful triad.

Katie has walked alongside thousands of individuals on various journeys, including those seeking eating disorder or substance abuse recovery, and those learning to cope with mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. As part of this, she’s guided countless caregivers, family and friends who are eager to support their loved ones’ healing. Over the last decade, Katie has served in various roles such as individual therapist in the outpatient setting, clinical assessment for higher levels of care, residential program support (milieu coordination, group therapy, etc.), aftercare planning, resource development, community education (writing, speaking, etc.), and more.

Katie currently divides her time among various professional areas and settings. Her primary attention is with a national mental health treatment facility where she assists in resource development, community education, and facilitating peer-to-peer connection. In addition to this, Katie is a mental health therapist in group practice.