Krimer, Katie: - Katie Krimer, LCSW, is a psychotherapist at a thriving practice in New York, NY; and founder and coach at a wellness/growth coaching company called Growspace. She immigrated from Russia at a young age, and grew up in New Jersey. She received her BS and MA degrees in clinical psychology from the University of Washington and Boston University respectively, and earned her clinical social work degree and LCSW license from NYU. She has earned a certificate in mindfulness and psychotherapy from the renowned Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and will pursue a two-year mindfulness meditation teacher certification under the mentorship of Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. She is author of The Essential Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens, and is deeply passionate about helping others develop a more authentic and vulnerable way of living, supporting humans through life struggles, and teaching the practice of mindfulness and self-compassion.