Katie Monroe, LCSW
Clinical Social Work & Specialized Evaluation Services
Guidance for the journey. Support for what comes next.
Life and family transitions can bring complicated questions, emotions, and decisions. Whether you’re navigating adoption, seeking support through therapy, or preparing for an important life change, having knowledgeable and compassionate guidance can make a difference. I provide clinical social work, counseling, and specialized evaluation services with an approach grounded in compassion, respect, honesty, and each person’s individual experience.
Specialized Social Work Services
I provide specialized social work services for individuals and families navigating adoption and other important life and health-related transitions.
California Adoption Service Provider Services
Independent adoption services for prospective adoptive parents and placing parents navigating the California adoption process.
Stepparent Adoption Services
Professional stepparent adoption investigations, interviews, documentation, and court reports for California families.
Bariatric Psychosocial Evaluations
Pre-surgical psychosocial evaluations for individuals preparing for bariatric surgery, including a comprehensive questionnaire, telehealth interview, and written psychosocial report.
Individual Therapy
I provide telehealth therapy for women throughout California navigating anxiety, relationships, motherhood, grief, and significant life transitions. Adoption-related therapy is also available.
Meet Katie
I’m Katie Monroe, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting individuals and families through adoption, family transitions, and other significant life experiences. My work is grounded in compassion, respect, honesty, and the belief that people deserve clear information and meaningful choices when navigating important decisions.
What You Can Expect
Compassion — A supportive approach that recognizes the personal and emotional aspects of the process.
Clarity — Straightforward information and guidance so you understand what to expect and what comes next.
Experience — Professional knowledge grounded in extensive clinical social work experience across adoption, healthcare, and family support.
Respect — Your circumstances, questions, choices, and individual experience are treated with care and without judgment.
Ready to Connect?
Whether you are navigating an independent adoption, completing a stepparent adoption, seeking a bariatric psychosocial evaluation, or simply trying to determine what your next step should be, I would be happy to talk with you.
