Employee of the Month

Employee of the Month

July 2025

Katie Shade

Counseling and Psychological Services

Katie Shade is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). As a mental health specialist, Katie provides individual and group therapy to students. She also provides supervision to students in training as well as consultation to members of CAPS staff. Katie specializes in EMDR, a specific treatment for trauma, and her caseload largely consists of students with trauma and PTSD.
Katie was nominated by three of her coworkers! Here is what they have to say: "As an expert in trauma treatment, Katie has always been a wealth of knowledge and a top notch clinician, but this has never been more clear than in the aftermath of the 4/17 tragedy. Despite being a part of our team housed in the Thagard building (meaning she had significantly increased exposure to the trauma herself), she has been a calm and steady force for our team and hasn't missed a beat."
"Katie has gone above and beyond her job description, volunteering her spare time and energy and consistently supporting and leading our team. Her wealth of knowledge and experience with trauma has been invaluable. Katie's dedication, innovation, and collaborative spirit have made a significant impact on our team and the students we serve." "She provided resources to be used across CAPS and facilitated therapy groups for students, Union staff members, and CAPS staff. She is truly an exceptional colleague who helped the FSU community heal." Florida State University’s Division of Student Affairs recognizes and celebrates your dedication and hard work to help FSU heal. Thank you for all you do!

Florida State University’s Division of Student Affairs recognizes and celebrates your steadfast dedication to FSU. Thank you for all you do!