Today we’d like to introduce you to Kate.
Hi Kate, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My name is Kate Nagy (she/her). I’m an experienced clinical counselor with over a decade in the helping professions. When I began this journey, it felt like planting tiny seeds and simply hoping they would grow.. When I look back, it feels as though this path began with a handful of small seeds—hopes, intentions, and meditation. Over time, those seeds took root, and today I’m surrounded by a garden of growth, healing, and connection. Supporting women’s mental health and helping people feel safe in their bodies through yoga has become one of the greatest honors of my life. My passion continues to deepen, especially in my work with perinatal clients, trauma survivors, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Before stepping fully into clinical work, I was a Special Education teacher—an early chapter that formed my heart for children and families. I’m also a mother, a lifelong yoga student, and a yoga teacher specializing in restorative, trauma-informed practices and family yoga that fosters attachment, joy, and safety.
About five years into teaching, I felt a pull toward something more —something that would allow me to support the emotional needs of young people more fully. That pull led me back to school for my Master’s in School Counseling and later my Post-Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University.
Along the way, I was guided by remarkable yoga teachers who helped me rediscover my breath and return to my own body. Yoga and mindfulness became a place of refuge, especially as I moved through shadowed seasons marked by infertility and grief. In those quiet spaces on the mat, I realized how naturally holistic practices wove themselves into trauma-informed therapy. It felt like uncovering a missing piece of both myself and my work.
When it came time to name my practice, I sought out a holistic practitioner who encouraged me to look inward—to my roots, my lineage, and my grandmother. She was a watercolor painter who passed a year before I was born, leaving behind beautiful tree paintings that now hang peacefully in my home. As I reflected on her art, it became clear that Colors of Seasons was the name that held the heart of my work. As women, we move through countless seasons—fertile seasons, quiet winters, moments of growth, stillness and moments of letting go. Even when we feel bare and without leaves, there is always sunlight to grow toward and nourishment beneath us to draw from.
I’m endlessly grateful for the people who have supported this path—from clients and community members who have shared my work, to the business owners who generously offered guidance and modeled what it means to grow while staying aligned with your values.
There were certainly growing pains, but every step has been worth it. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that you never regret betting on yourself.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Has it been a smooth road? I would describe it as smooth and then sudden potholes and hail along the way. One moment it is bright and sunny and the next, you are finding yourself in a completely other city. There were many struggles along the way. I knew that having my own business was in my heart, but I questioned whether it was truly in my wheelhouse. Could I navigate the financial and administrative side of running a practice? Would I fail? What would people think if I tried and it didn’t succeed? Would I let my loved ones down? What if no clients wanted to work with me?
What if?…. How would I stand out among the countless names on Psychology Today or the signs lining the avenues? The field often felt overwhelmingly saturated. But then I remembered a quote, “but what if I do suceed?” I remember a fellow former collegue saying to me”But what if you are the one person that client has been looking for..what you bring to the table…what you offer?” It helped to completely transform my perspective.
What I also learned, is that one of my greatest assets was knowing what I did not know—and being willing to start there. I dedicated myself to learning, networking, and building a strong foundation. I reached out to other business owners, counselors, yoga teachers, lawyers, and accountants. I did a lot of research, asked a lot of questions, and took the time to solidify my vision before moving full speed ahead.
Through it all, I kept up with my own grounding practices—my breath, my yoga, and the people who reminded me of what made me, me. These practices helped me remember the purpose behind it all and the reason I had started this journey in the first place.
Through patience, persistence, and asking for guidance when I needed it, those early struggles became the stepping stones that allowed my practice—and my confidence—to grow.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Colors of Seasons is here to support you—no matter what season of life you’re in or what storms you’ve weathered. Whether you’re navigating trauma, exploring healing through yoga, or seeking counseling, I provide a space rooted in compassion, presence, and understanding.
I bring my full, human self to this work: a cisgender woman, mother, friend, coffee lover, and someone who sometimes unwinds with guilty-pleasure reality TV—but finds balance in walks outdoors, good books, and dancing in the kitchen with my kids. I share these parts of myself to remind you that you are not alone. When we work together, you’ll experience an authentic, grounded connection with someone who truly sees you.
I started this practice out of a deep passion for empowering individuals through life’s challenges. My approach honors your resilience and creates space for healing—no matter where you are in your journey.
Counseling Services
As a licensed mental health provider, I offer compassionate, personalized care grounded in safety, empowerment, and healing. My specialties include:
EMDR Therapy: An evidence-based approach that helps individuals process and release traumatic memories without reliving every detail. I now offer 90- and 120-minute EMDR intensives for self-pay clients, which accelerate processing, deepen emotional work, and foster therapeutic momentum.
The Art of Holding for Perinatal Clients: Trained in this advanced method by Karen Kleinman, I provide compassionate support for women navigating emotional and psychological challenges during the perinatal period.
Somatic Counseling: This body-centered approach helps clients tune into physical sensations, bodily awareness, and the mind-body connection to release stored tension, regulate emotions, and process trauma in a safe and supportive way.
Intersectional & Inclusive Approach: I work with women and LGBTQIA+ individuals, tailoring therapy to honor each client’s unique identity and lived experience.
Yoga & Wellness Services
As a Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor, I create a safe, warm, and empowering environment where you can reconnect with your body, manage emotions, and cultivate calm. Offerings include:
Trauma-Informed Yoga: Mindful practice emphasizing choice, safety, and empowerment.
Restorative Yoga: Passive poses supported by props to promote deep relaxation and release tension.
Children & Family Yoga: Builds connection, trust, and meaningful bonding within families.
Mindfulness & Meditation: Techniques including guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, and nature walks to cultivate self-awareness and inner peace.
I invite you to schedule a free phone consult or join me on the mat to experience the healing power of compassionate practice.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
For me, starting Colors of Seasons was a major act of risk. I had just six clients who followed me from previous practices, and I literally had to build a caseload and a reputation from the ground up. I had to take a risk on myself and trust that my skills, vision, and perseverance would carry me forward.
Another deeply personal risk was embarking on the infertility journey with my husband, and then navigating pregnancy and motherhood. Both experiences required immense vulnerability and stepping into the unknown.
I define risk as the act of being vulnerable while accepting that you cannot control the outcome. It’s saying to the universe: “I’ve done the work, I’ve prepared as best I can, and I am willing to move forward even without knowing what the result will be.” Risk asks you to trust yourself, your support network, and your own resilience—to breathe, recover, and begin again if things don’t go as planned.
As Brené Brown says, “I want to be in the arena. I want to be brave with my life. And when we make the choice to dare greatly…” For me, risk is less about recklessness and more about courage: the courage to show up, to take action, and to honor the possibility of growth—even when the outcome is uncertain. It’s in those moments that we often discover the most about our strength and capacity to thrive.
Pricing:
- Individual Yoga- rates staring as low as $25 for a half hour private session and $45 for an hour!
- Family or Group Yoga- 60 minute session (Includes up to 5 people total, including children)-$50, $5-per additional person.
- Counseling: Self-Pay: $130 for initial assessment, $70-30 minutes, $100-45 minutes, $120- 60 minutes, $160-90 minutes,and $250 for 2 hours for an EMDR intensive session.
- Counseling: 12 sessions for $1,000 if you pay a deposit of $400
- Private Insurance Accepted for Counseling: Medical Mutual, United Health, Cigna, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Oxford, Oscar Health, Quest Behavioral, United Healthcare, Carelon, & Anthem EAP
Contact Info:
- Website: https://colorsofseasons.ppcbrands.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colorsofseasonsllc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Colors-of-Seasons-LLC-Counseling-Yoga/61559362117421/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-nagy-colorsofseasonsseasons/
- Other: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/colors-of-seasons-llc-willoughby-oh/1305900
