Katrina Phifer

Katrina Phifer is a clinical intern practicing under the licensure of Rebecca Cluever. She is working on completing her Master's in Clinical Mental Health and is projected to graduate in May 2027. Her certifications include Trust-Based Relational Intervention through the Karyn Purvis Institute for Child Development and Developmental Repair through the Washburn Institute for Children. Katrina provides therapeutic services to clients across all ages and backgrounds, but has a special interest in working with infants and early childhood mental health who have experienced trauma. She has experience working with people who have experienced homelessness and survivors of intimate partner violence. She grounds her therapeutic approach in interpersonal, experiential modalities and attachment theory. Katrina works with the following diagnoses and experiences.

  • Anxiety disorders
  • Trauma and Post-Traumatic stress disorder
  • Complex trauma
  • Parenting support
  • Attachment and relationship patterns


What do you like to do when you're not a therapist?

Outside of the therapy space, I try to soak up every moment in the outdoors by hiking, kayaking, or simply adventuring with my dog. I also find joy in playing games and cherishing quality time with my children.

What can I expect when working with you?

You can expect a partner on your journey who will listen to your experience, seek to understand your goals, and will collaborate with you to build a plan towards wholeness and a life that aligns with your values. I bring my humanity to the therapy space and will meet you where you are.

What are three words your loved ones would use to describe you?

Compassionate, Tenacious, Silly

What inspired you to become a therapist?

As a child my family provided foster care and from a young age, I understood that we all are attempting to create safety in our lives. Since I was a teenager I have wanted to understand how to be a safe presence for myself and others, and to help others understand their distress in terms of seeking safe relationships.

What do you dream of?

I dream of a world where every child's needs are met by responsive, caring adults.