Kate Jackson

Hello! My name is Kate, and I am a Qualified Professional (QP) at Simply Teens Outpatient. I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Appalachian State University.

During my graduate studies, I completed a clinical internship at Simply Teens, where I primarily supported our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) groups. I also gained experience in an adult inpatient psychiatric hospital during my undergraduate internship.

My goal is to ensure that every client feels seen, heard, and understood. I strive to create a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where clients can feel safe to grow and heal.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor of Social Work from Appalachian State University

• Master of Social Work from North Carolina State University (Advanced Standing Program)

• Trauma-Informed Practice Workshop

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Workshop

• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) Workshop

• Motivational Interviewing (MI) Workshop

• Assessing Suicidality Workshop

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Workshop

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) Workshop

• Sensorimotor Therapy Workshop