Meet Kate!    Katherine (Kruse) Schwenke is a licensed 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 can help them understand and express themselves more clearly to build a secure attachment or bond with their partner.  Additionally, Kate also has 5 years of experience in a rehab facility which is beneficial when working with clients who 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 fulfillment

Educational Background

Formal education

• Bachelors in Social Work & Theatre South East Missouri State
• Masters of Education in Counseling from University of Missouri – St. Louis 

Certifications & Credentials

• EFT – Trained, working towards certification 
• EMDR – Trained, working towards certification

Articles or blogposts written by therapist

• Book Recommendation: Hold Me Tight
• Happy New Year!
• Trauma and Emdr?

Fees & Payment Information 

Fees:

• Intake: 140/session
• 40-45 minutes: 120/session 
• Family/Couples: 140/session
• Sliding scale $90-150

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 

Location:

• Saint Charles office
• Telehealth