Somatic MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
You’ve been struggling under the weight of complex developmental trauma, depression, acute trauma, and anxiety, all while living in a world designed for neurotypical minds and without consideration for Highly Sensitive People. Add in daily stressors, loss, grief, transitions, and life events, and you may experience the impacts of overwhelm, feeling lost, negative self-image, feeling stuck, hateful self-talk, and struggling with identity. Under all of this stress, we end up with an overburdened nervous system, keeping our minds and bodies stuck in survival mode. You were forced to disconnect from yourself to survive, and you are ready to realign with your true, authentic self.
Gold & Grey Therapy is for those who move through the world with quiet intensity, who long for care that is gentle and attuned, and who prefer therapy that is collaborative, not prescriptive. We offer a grounded approach to healing that embraces both light and shadow, celebrating your golden moments while honoring what still feels tender and unfinished; perfect for those in transitions, seeking enduring solutions and a trusted space to soften, reflect, and untangle.
Holistic healing is a process of moving through what feels heavy towards what feels possible, navigating the soft, uncertain spaces between what was and what is becoming. We utilize a combination of mind/cognitive (top-down), and body/somatic (bottom-up) approaches to unlock powerful, dynamic healing. The deepest cure targets the root cause, alleviating instead of merely treating the symptoms, which can manifest both mentally and physically as worrying behaviors, dysregulation, and discomfort.
Self-care is giving yourself and the world the best of you, instead of what is left of you. Set aside the time to unfurl into the black velvet of your subconscious and take back your power.
lovely to meet you.
Kathleen Ratkiewicz, LPC/MHSP (she/her) is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a rich background in crisis intervention, individual therapy, and Child Advocacy Center (CAC) work. With years of experience supporting individuals through some of life’s most challenging moments, she has developed a deep understanding of trauma, emotional processing, and the power of healing.
It has been Kathleen’s dream to open Gold & Grey Therapy and work with clients more consistently, providing the space and time needed for meaningful growth. Utilizing a person-centered, somatic, and strength-based approach to therapy, she creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, process past experiences, and reconnect with their inner strengths.
Kathleen is passionate about empowering clients to find their own path to healing, with a warm, individualized approach to support each person’s unique journey toward emotional well-being.
Licensed at the highest level for a Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Tennessee, with the credential LPC/MHSP (Licensed Professional Counselor, with a Mental Health Services Provider designation).
