Season 3 Ep. 4: Cracking Self-Care with Katie & Thomas Wolff

Mentor Moments Season Three Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell. This episode we feature Katie and Thomas Wolff! Listen to how Katie and Thomas live a balanced life as married counselors! Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive lives shape the individuals we become. Join us for engaging counseling conversations that delve deep into personal journeys while focusing on pressing professional issues. In this season of Mentor Moments, we're honored to feature remarkable individuals who not only introduce you to the world of rehabilitation counseling but also tackle current topics and issues that matter. Each episode invites you into the minds of our guests as they share their unique perspectives. Katie Wolff, MA, LPC is a Senior Behavioral Health Care Manager/Succession Planner with Magellan Health where she helps members connect with their Employee Assistance Program and behavioral health benefits. She also collaborates with facilities to authorize higher levels of care and provides crisis support to members. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services with a psychiatric emphasis and her Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling in the marriage and family track from Maryville University of St. Louis. Her experience includes working in local non-profit community mental health agencies and private treatment programs, including St. Patrick Center, Youth In Need, MERS Goodwill, Kids In The Middle, and Alsana. While her private practice counseling work is on pause, Katie also owns Grounded Oak Counseling LLC where she works with youth, adults, and families. Katie is passionate about working with people navigating life’s many transitions, including death, relationships, incarceration, school and peer dynamics, and family changes. The most rewarding part of her work is seeing and hearing relief for people when they get the support and tools they need and deserve. Thomas Wolff, MA, LPC is a Clinical Services Supervisor with BJC Behavioral Health where he helps manage 988 mobile crisis staff, Community Behavioral Health Liaisons, and Youth Behavioral Health Liaisons. Thomas is also embedded with St. Louis County Police Department where he is a member of the Crisis Intervention Team and Crisis Negotiation Team. He helps the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit at the St. Louis Field Office with threat analysis and threat management for the Eastern Region of Missouri. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and his Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling from Maryville University. His experience includes working in local non-profit community mental health agencies such as MERS Goodwill in the areas of Job Development and Veterans Services. He has also worked in higher education at Maryville University as the Veterans Services Coordinator where he would assist both active duty and Veteran students to best utilize their military benefits. Thomas owns Trailhead Wellness LLC where he works with first responders, military personnel, adults, and families, however, his private practice work is on pause. Thomas is extremely passionate about working in crisis within the community and assisting law enforcement. Follow us at: Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: @mentor.moments Website: https://www.mraeasternchapter.com/maryvillerc