
Areas of therapy include, but are not limited to, the following:
Anxiety
Depression
Grief & Loss
Emotional Regulation
Life Transitions
Coping Skills
Relationship Difficulties
Candidate for Licensed Professional Counselor
Norman
Children 6+, Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Families
Katelyn is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and achieve meaningful personal growth. She strives to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered throughout the counseling process.
Katelyn earned her Bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Sciences from the Florida State University and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Oklahoma. During her graduate training, Katelyn completed Restore’s internship program, where she gained experience providing counseling services to adolescents, adults, and families across a variety of presenting concerns.
Katelyn utilizes an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Katelyn is trained in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), an evidence-based, trauma-informed framework designed to support children who have faced adversity. She recognizes that every client is unique and tailors treatment to meet each individual’s specific needs, goals and strengths.
Katelyn offers both faith-based and non-faith-based counseling services and welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds and belief systems. She is dedicated to providing an inclusive, compassionate, and culturally responsive therapeutic experience for all individuals.
Would you like to schedule as a new client with Katelyn? Complete the form on theNew Client page. Make sure to type “Katelyn Palencia” where it asks “name of therapist requested.”

