Meet Kate! Katherine (Kruse) Schwene is a Licenced Professional Counselor and an adult therapist with Step By Step Counseling. She enjoys working with ages 17 and older. She is currently accepting new clients.
Kate’s training in Emotionally Focused Therapy helps her when working with couples who struggle with connection and communication. She is able to help them understand and express themselves more clearly in order to build a secure attachment or bond with their partner. Additionally, Kate also has 5 years expereince in a rehab facility which is beneficial when working with clients who have have addictions or know a loved one who struggles with addiction.
A few areas of interest are:
- Couples, Relationship and Marriage Counseling
- Addictions (Substance use)
- Trauma
- Anxiety & Depression
- Life Crisis, looking for meaning and fullfilment
Educational Background
Articles or blogposts written by therapist
Fees & Payment Information
Fees:
- Intake: 140/session
- 40-45 minutes: 120/session
- Family/Couples: 140/session
Insurance:
Please note: Most insurance companies will not cover couples counseling, under the thought process that it’s not medically necessary. In order to cover couples therapy/marriage counseling, IF ITS COVERED, Kate would need to have one identified client. That client would need a diagnosis. The assessment, treatment plan, and notes would need to be focused on the identified client.
- In network with some commercial insurance plans
- In network with some Medicaid plans
Availability and Location
Hours:
- Monday-Friday
- Telehealth: Tues, Wed, Friday
- In person: Monday & Thursday
Location:
- Saint Charles office
- Telehealth
Get to know Kate!
Outside of the office Kate enjoys spending time with her husband Erik, as well as her furbabies Luna and . She loves being an Aunt! Kate is passionate about supporting animal shelters. We love hearing (and seeing pictures) of her traveling adventures. And of course, no one would be surprised to see Kate riding her bike through the local parks or running in local 5k races and rocking it! She will tell people that she feels most alive and centered when out on a run, especially in the fall. It’s also noteworthy that she is our office’s biggest Harry Potter fan. We love that Kate always reminds us to laugh, not take ourselves too seriously and have fun at work!
Work with Kate!
Kate wants clients to have a calm, friendly enviornment. If you are interested in working with her, please call 636-255-0002 or schedule through our online form.