Testimonials
Choosing a therapist, supervisor, or consultant can be so tricky! While social workers aren’t allowed to solicit endorsements from clients for ethical reasons, I hope sharing this feedback from colleagues, supervisees, and presentations I’ve given will help you get a feel for what it’s like to work with me.
“Katy’s eagerness to truly understand her clients, paired with her ability to bring lightness even to difficult conversations, makes her an exceptional clinician.”
I cannot recommend Katy Manning highly enough as a therapist. Her clinical know-how is matched only by her wit and charm, creating a therapeutic environment that feels both professionally grounded and genuinely welcoming. Katy brings years of experience as a therapist, supervisor, and mental health leader, combined with extensive training in multiple therapeutic modalities—including DBT, which she pursued independently out of her commitment to providing the best possible care. What sets her apart is her rare combination of sharp intelligence and warm approachability. She meets each person with genuine curiosity and zero judgment, creating the kind of safe space where real growth can happen. Katy’s eagerness to learn and truly understand her clients, paired with her natural ability to bring lightness even to difficult conversations, makes her an exceptional clinician who can guide you through challenges while helping you discover your own strengths along the way.
-Alberto Cabrera, PhD, LCSW, MD Anderson
“Katy created a space that felt open, supportive, and thought-provoking - exactly what we hoped for and more.”
“Thank you so much for delivering your talk on emotional resilience. The information you shared was powerful and also incredibly timely and meaningful. You created a space that felt open, supportive, and thought-provoking - exactly what we hoped for and more. Many of our attendees shared how much they appreciated your perspective and practical advice. Your willingness to share both your expertise and personal experiences made a real impact and we’re so grateful to you for giving your time and energy to us. Thank you for your work and the positive difference you’re making. And we hope to do this again!”
-Lindsy Anton, MEd, Baylor College of Medicine
“She is a thoughtful, skilled clinician who works diligently at her craft. ”
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Katy since 2019 and have consistently been inspired by her genuine care and deep insight as an LCSW. She is a thoughtful, skilled clinician who works diligently at her craft. Katy brings passion, empathy, and strong advocacy to her work. I feel confident you will be in excellent hands with her as your therapist.”
Liz Hughes, LPC, Mind Body Therapy
“She is easy to approach and invested in giving learning opportunities.”
“Katy was easy to talk to about ethical concerns and very open with constructive feedback. She is easy to approach and invested in giving learning opportunities. She offered really helpful exercises to help me build my clinical skills. Had it been an option, I happily would have continued my supervision with her past my practicum!”
Allison Sullivan, LMSW