Kate Amato (she/her) is currently completing her Ph.D. in Counselling and Clinical Psychology at the University of Toronto. Her doctoral research explores the motivations for, attitudes towards, and consequences of prescription stimulant misuse in the workplace.
Kate has training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). She integrates these modalities within a client-centered and relational approach and is committed to working collaboratively with clients to create a compassionate, supportive, and non-judgmental space where they can explore their experiences, identify their goals, and build skills to navigate challenges.
Kate has provided assessment and therapy to adults with a range of clinical concerns, including emotion dysregulation, anxiety, depression, trauma and disordered eating. She also has experience addressing significant life stressors such as discrimination, grief, and burnout. She has completed clinical training in hospital, community clinic, and private practice settings, and has worked with clients from diverse cultural, socio-economic, and racial backgrounds.
Before pursuing a career in psychology, Kate practiced as a lawyer, where her pro bono work with asylum seekers inspired her transition into clinical work. This experience continues to inform her commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and socially conscious care.
Kate provides services in English.
In her free time, she enjoys playing padel, trying new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family.