Welcome to The Journey Home Therapy & Consulting Services.

I’m Dr. Katherine (Katie) Crawford, a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in behavioral health, higher education, and trauma-informed consulting. I hold a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Georgia, a Master of Social Work, and a B.S. in Psychology from Kennesaw State University.

Background & Experience

My career has blended academic leadership, direct clinical work, and organizational consulting. I’ve served as faculty at both the University of Georgia and Auburn University, where I designed and taught courses on trauma-informed practice, advanced clinical methods, and program evaluation.

In my clinical work, I’ve supported clients navigating medical concerns, housing instability, incarceration, caregiving roles, and developmental differences. Many people come to therapy with me when they’re feeling anxious or depressed, overwhelmed by stress, working through trauma, navigating relationship struggles, coping with burnout, dealing with substance use, or adjusting to major life transitions. We clarify what feels most urgent and develop practical strategies for healing and growth.

Beyond individual therapy, I’ve also provided professional trainings, program evaluations, and consultation across the mental health, criminal justice, and youth service sectors.

Therapy Services

In sessions, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), relational and attachment-based therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which can be used to help process traumatic, distressing, or unresolved experiences that continue to affect the present.

I see patterns in the way we think, respond, and relate to others not as flaws, but as ways we learned to navigate our experiences, relationships, and needs. Sometimes those patterns continue long after they are useful. Therapy gives us space to slow down, understand where they come from and what keeps them going, and begin developing different ways of responding.

My work is trauma-informed, strengths-oriented, and grounded in research. I believe meaningful change comes from developing greater awareness, better understanding ourselves and our patterns, and finding practical ways to respond differently. Together, we focus on what matters most, build on the strengths you already have, and work toward changes that feel meaningful and sustainable.

Organizational Consulting & Training

In addition to therapy, I collaborate with organizations to strengthen programs, implement trauma-informed systems, and improve workplace culture. Drawing on my background as both a professor and published program evaluator, I focus on translating research into practical, sustainable strategies that work in real-world settings.

My Commitment

Whether supporting clients in therapy or organizations through consulting, my mission is the same: to provide practical, compassionate, trauma-informed, and strengths-oriented support that helps you find your way forward.

The journey home isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about finding your way back to yourself.