Meet Dr. Katie

Dr. Katie, a psychotherapist with long brown hair, smiling in her therapy office.
Decorative leafy branch for Pillar Psychology with Dr. Katie Meier, a therapist in New Jersey.

Get to know Dr. Katie Meier, Psy.D.

Katie is a New Jersey Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. Five years after completing her master’s degree in social work Katie returned to school to obtain her doctorate in counseling psychology. This combination of education and licensing gives Katie a unique perspective, combining both social work and counseling psychology.

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Experience 

With 15 years of experience in the mental health field, Dr. Katie has spent the last decade focused on providing individual therapy in both private practice and community mental health settings. She has also worked with individuals involved in the criminal justice system and in psychiatric hospital settings, giving her experience supporting clients with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of mental health concerns.

Decorative leafy branch for Pillar Psychology with Dr. Katie Meier, a therapist in New Jersey.
Decorative leafy branch for Pillar Psychology with Dr. Katie Meier, a therapist in New Jersey.

Education & Training

Dr. Meier has her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from St. Elizabeth’s University (2022), her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers School of Social Work (2012), and her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Moravian University (2007). Dr. Katie has training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders, and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.

Decorative leafy branch for Pillar Psychology with Dr. Katie Meier, a therapist in New Jersey.

Katie Off the Clock

When I’m not working I love hiking, writing, crafting, visiting with friends and family, and hanging out with my sassy striped cat, Tigger.

Dr. Katie during a backpacking trip to soothe her mental health, sitting outdoors on a log surrounded by camping gear.
Decorative branch with leaves for Pillar Psychology.
Decorative branch with leaves for Pillar Psychology.
Dr. Katie hiking outdoors on a backpacking trip to soothe her mental health.

You may be wondering what it’s like to work together. Take a look at the list of FAQs below to see if any of your questions are answered, or reach out using the form on my contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! Numerous research studies have shown that virtual therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy. Some of the advantages of virtual therapy are increased flexibility, less travel time, and increased accessibility.

  • Yes, we accept BlueCross BlueShield and Aetna insurance.

  • At this time Pillar Psychology does not have a physical office but is hoping to have one in 2027. For now, all sessions are virtual, using a secure Telehealth platform.

  • Clients must be physically in the state of New Jersey at the time of each session due to licensure laws.

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