I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health CounseIor (recently updated from LPC) with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in community mental health, outpatient, boarding school, inpatient, volunteer, and primary care settings. I have experience helping clients who have had various concerns including LGBTQIA issues, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, relationship issues, health concerns, and life change adjustments. Some of my clients have needed medication to help with diagnosed mental illnesses like bipolar disorder and depression. I have 16 years of experience working with adolescents from 12 to 19.
My counseling approach is warm and interactive. I believe in treating all people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, interpersonal, and dialectical behavior therapy. Our work together will be focused on your goals and your specific needs.
It isn’t always easy to ask for the help you need to take the first steps to make a change. You have already shown the courage to consider getting help. Take the next step to choose to work with me. I believe you will be very pleased with your outcomes. I’m looking forward to helping you to have the life you are seeking!
With all good thoughts for you,
Katherine Pinyan
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Expats, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NC LCMHC 2719
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I cannot express enough how happy I am that I was paired with Katherine. She is amazing.
Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Katherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kate is personable and knowledgeable—two qualities that are a must when I search for a therapist. I definitely recommend her to others!
Written on Apr 04, 2022 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, an
Kate is very warm and easy to talk with. She is very down-to-earth and relatable. She takes her time with you to make you feel heard and understood. She is a wonderful person and offers sound advice.
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is one of the very best I have ever seen or experienced.
Written on Feb 27, 2022 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Katherine is the best! So compassionate, kind, patient, funny and so adorable. I absolutely love her! She made me feel seen and heard. I was able to find the confidence and the strength to change my life around. I am very grateful that I was able to ask for help and she was the one to do so. I will never say thank you enough to her.
Written on Jul 12, 2020 after therapy with Katherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Katherine is brimming with compassion and empathy. A kind, supportive, calming presence. A pleasure to speak with ☆
Written on May 12, 2020 after therapy with Katherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem