Meet Kate

I’ve worked with clients who walked into sessions feeling shattered—overwhelmed by grief, fear, or panic after a distressing event. I’ve seen the uncontrollable tears, the hopelessness, the fear that they’d never feel like themselves again. But through EMDR therapy, I’ve also seen them reclaim their confidence. The painful memories lose their sharp edge, the self-doubt fades, and they start to believe—truly believe—that they are doing the best they can and that it’s enough.

My passion is helping successful women in the DMV and beyond heal before trauma turns into PTSD—so they can move forward without losing themselves, their ambition, or the success they’ve worked so hard for. If this resonates with you, I’m here to help.

I’m a therapist based in Northern Virginia, and when I’m not working with clients, I’m juggling hobbies and passions that bring joy and balance to my life. I’ll admit it: I have a green thumb that’s a little less green as I attempt to keep all 150 of my houseplants alive (okay, maybe I’m exaggerating—but I definitely have more plants than I probably should). This year, I’m ambitiously trying to read 50 books, though I’ve only managed two so far—wish me luck! As a self-proclaimed night owl who can’t fall asleep before midnight, I’m also a big fan of naps to make up for my late nights.

I understand the high-pressure world of law because I’ve seen it firsthand. My partner and other family members are attorneys—I’ve been at the late-night Big Law functions, the high-stakes holiday parties, and I’ve witnessed the exhaustion, the pressure to meet billable hours, and the constant battle to balance career and life. And when you add a life-altering event—one that keeps you up at night, makes the days feel impossible to get through, and leaves you questioning everything—you’re suddenly in a whirlwind of stress, fear, and uncertainty.

I know what it’s like to struggle with trauma. I’ve faced my own, leading to anxiety and panic attacks that made even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. Through therapy, I learned to set boundaries, trust myself, and reclaim my peace. And now, as a trauma therapist, I help high-achieving women attorneys do the same.

Who I Work With

I specialize in working with women professionals who have experienced a recent incident that has lead to PTSD such as flashbacks, nightmares, helplessness and fear. My clients are mothers, partners, and high achieving women in the DMV and beyond who know themselves and are deeply cared for but have lost their feeling of stability and have been left in shambles. They’re experiencing things they don’t have a rule book for and they just want relief. This includes but is not limited to: 

  • Flashbacks/intrusive images of the event

  • Avoidance of places, people, or any reminders of the event

  • Hyper vigilance or being easily irritated

  • Feelings of shame or guilt

  • Ruminating on the “what ifs”

  • Fear and dread or a sense of feeling unsafe after the event is over

I also work with women in Virginia who are first responders or those experiencing grief over a recent loss and are trying to navigate the distress.

Kate Regnier is a trauma therapist specializing in EMDR therapy for high-achieving women attorneys and professionals. With a deep understanding of the pressures and demands of the legal world, Kate helps her clients process recent traumatic events before they turn into PTSD—allowing them to regain control, confidence, and clarity. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based trauma treatment and client-centered care, ensuring therapy is both effective and time-efficient. Kate provides virtual therapy services to clients in Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, Indiana and Michigan, offering a structured, results-driven path to healing.