Katie Lenger(She/Her/Hers)

Dr. Katie Lenger is a licensed psychologist and founder of the Relationship Health Collective, where she helps individuals and couples strengthen their relationships through evidence-based therapy. She works with clients navigating a range of concerns, such as recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, intimacy struggles, communication breakdowns, and major life transitions. Some begin therapy in moments of crisis; others come to nurture a thriving relationship, prevent future challenges, or intentionally grow together. Whatever the starting point, Dr. Lenger tailors the therapy process to the goals and values of each client or couple.

Her approach is active, collaborative, and grounded in science. Drawing from Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT), and other leading methods, Dr. Lenger supports clients in building insight, shifting unhelpful patterns, and creating meaningful, lasting change. She works with people from all backgrounds and is committed to creating a welcoming, affirming space for every couple or individual she sees—including LGBTQIA2S+ clients and those in non-traditional relationships.

Dr. Lenger brings a unique blend of clinical and research expertise to her work. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Tennessee, and completed advanced training in Adult Psychopathology and Trauma Recovery at Brown University. She also completed a research fellowship in Complementary and Integrative Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her academic work includes over 30 peer-reviewed publications, and she continues to draw from this research foundation to ensure clients receive care that is both practical and evidence-based.

Dr. Lenger is licensed in North Carolina and Rhode Island and is authorized through PSYPACT to provide teletherapy in over 40 states. She offers remote sessions to clients across the U.S. and welcomes individuals and couples to reach out with questions or to explore whether working together would be a good fit.