Katie Mauro,

Eating Disorders Program Director and Therapist

Hi! I am Katie Mauro (she/they), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have two roles at Move Forward Counseling: Program Director of the Eating Disorder Program and an outpatient Therapist.

Eating Disorders Program

As the Clinical Director of the Eating Disorder Program, I’m committed to shaping the clinical vision rooted in connection, curiosity, and compassion. I work closely with our team to foster a program grounded in authenticity and respect, where clients feel genuinely seen and supported, as well as challenged.

My goal is to cultivate an environment where healing is collaborative, evidence‑informed, and deeply human—one that empowers each person to move toward recovery with dignity, hope, and a true sense of belonging.

My Therapy Specialties

I specialize in working with people aged 16 and older who struggle with body image, disordered eating, anxiety, and the exhausting cycle of overthinking. My clients are often insightful and self-aware but find themselves stuck- unable to express their needs, set boundaries, or feel truly present in their lives. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Body Trust Certified

I am a Body Trust Certified therapist.  As someone who believes therapy should feel like a safe, honest, and even occasionally humorous space to get real, we’ll explore what’s brought you to therapy and what’s holding you back. BTC allows us to have deeper conversations around our bodies, food, weight, and health from a social justice and trauma-informed lens.

Non-Monogamy

I also specialize in supporting those navigating the complexities of non-monogamy through work in boundaries, assertiveness, communication, and navigating jealousy.

LGBTQIA+

I offer a welcoming space for therapy for people in the LGBTQIA+ community.

What to Expect in Therapy

My style is casual, compassionate, and direct. I bring authenticity to every session, blending evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with an eclectic, body-trusting lens that honors your lived experience. Clients often tell me I am easy to talk to, that they appreciate my perspective, and that they feel genuinely supported and challenged in our work.

I know first-hand how hard it can be to listen to your body’s needs, especially in a world that constantly tells you to ignore them. I also know that honoring those needs, even imperfectly, is a radical act of self-love.

If you are ready to stop shrinking yourself, emotionally or physically, and start showing up fully in life, I’d love to connect.

PA License #CW020845

Katie Mauro’s Availability

Katie Mauro offers online therapy sessions to anyone in the state of Pennsylvania.