About
Hi! I’m Kate
Author, Thought-Leader, Psychotherapist, Coach & Consultant
My Philosophy
Motherhood is a deeply transformative journey, filled with wonder and challenges. For many, it brings a newfound purpose, while for others, it introduces uncertainty and worry. I've walked both paths as a mother.
Successful women, whether in their careers, sports, social circles, or creative pursuits, often find themselves unprepared for the emotional labyrinth of motherhood. The strategies that once guaranteed success now seem inadequate. This can lead to feelings of confusion, insecurity, and sometimes, prolonged anxiety beginning postpartum.
I am committed to guiding high-achieving women through the emotional complexities of motherhood. Whether you're a new mom or raising prep-teens, I assist in honing your skills to handle the discomfort stemming from the uncertainties of being a parent. Drawing from my personal journey and professional expertise, I offer strategies to foster happy, thriving families.
My approach is proactive and uplifting, aimed at revealing the inherent wisdom every mom possesses. I firmly believe that each mother knows what's best for her family. My mission is to empower you to access your innate knowledge, ensuring mental well-being and flourishing relationships. Research consistently shows that children thrive in nurturing environments, and it all begins with a healthy, confident mom.
My Background
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Perinatal Mental Health Counselor (PMH-C) based in Colorado. For over two decades, I've assisted mothers navigating transitional phases in their lives. I founded the Postpartum Wellness Center of Boulder in 2007, which is now known as the Parent and Family Wellness Center. Until recently when I passed directorship along to its new owners, I acted as its Founding Director and Senior Psychotherapist, ensuring Colorado women and families receive proficient perinatal mental health care.
My expertise extends beyond Colorado; I offer maternal mental health and wellness support to women both nationally and internationally through coaching and consultancy. My aim is to empower women to feel confident, well-supported, and reassured about both their own and their children's well-being so they can raise healthy children while also serving their communities outside of motherhood. I guide them in creating healthy and secure relationships with themselves, their children, and their work.
Before my venture with the Wellness Center, I contributed as an educator, program creator, therapist, and wellness consultant in New York, San Francisco, and Boulder, working with teens, families, individuals, and groups. My educational background includes a BA in Sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Smith College. In addition, I have comprehensive training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. My active involvement in maternal mental health advocacy includes serving on task forces, notably the Pregnancy-Related Depression State Advisory Committee organized by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and supporting the important work of Postpartum Support International . I am certified by Postpartum Support International as a Perinatal Mental Health Counselor.
I strongly believe in the significance of early support for mothers. However, I also emphasize that it is never too late to understand the value of maternal mental health. My services at Kate Kripke Consulting are not restricted to the perinatal stage and I guide mothers through every phase of motherhood, concentrating on sustainable and transferable mental health and wellbeing. The rewarding outcome? Flourishing mothers lead to flourishing children and a flourishing world.
On a personal note, my commitment to my own self care includes sleeping and resting, enjoying enlightening podcasts, reading engaging novels, dancing in the kitchen with my teenaged daughters (despite the eye-rolls), cherishing moments with friends, planning adventures with my husband, hiking alongside my dog Darwin, and dedicating early mornings to writing and meditation.
Kate Kripke is exceptional. She combines compassion with research-based cognitive behavioral therapy [and other therapeutic techniques]. Through her practice and unwavering support, moms learn to take a breath and to feel their emotions. She is exactly what you want in a therapist —intelligent and kind—creating a safe space to grow not only as a parent but as an individual.
— Susanne, Mom of two