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Katie Parenti(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
North Carolina
Anxiety -Borderline personality disorder- Depression- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics-Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)- Trauma-

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Professional statement

Katie Parenti is a therapist located in North Carolina who sees clients virtually. As a neurodivergent person herself, she often works with people who have ADHD and Autism. In addition, she also works with people struggling with past trauma, self esteem issues, anxiety, and OCD. She works with a lot of people who may feel a little out of place in life or who may see themselves as a black sheep who is misunderstood by many others. Katie welcomes quirks, tics, weirdness, and all other oddities and attempts to create a therapy space where clients feel comfortable being who they are.

Katie uses therapy approaches that are considered fast-acting and very effective. If you're tired of traditional talk therapy where you share the same issues week after week with no change, Katie might be the therapist for you. She is a believer in completely eliminating or significantly reducing the majority of mental health struggles. She uses a variety of therapy approaches, including but not limited to: TEAM CBT (a therapy approach that can rapidly eliminate or reduce negative thought spirals), Internal Family Systems (a method that helps you heal inner parts that may be stuck in a past trauma or in something else), and Exposure and Response Prevention (a technique that can completely eliminate OCD, phobias, panic attacks, and many other forms of anxiety).


Message to clients

Are you dealing with overwhelming emotions, depression, self esteem issues, or anxiety? These issues are often a result of trauma from your past. These struggles can be a lot to deal with on your own and may be causing you to feel lonely. Dealing with trying to process a difficult past, worrying about the future, and feeling overwhelmed about the present can be completely exhausting. Maybe it's time for you to get some help carrying these things around and finally figure out how to relieve them.

If you are a little bit weird and you want a therapist who embraces weirdness and is a little weird herself, please reach out to me. I will create a space where you will feel safe and comfortable being yourself while simultaneously using effective therapy methods to help you move beyond your difficulties. I am very passionate about my work in helping people progress and become better versions of themselves. I see it as my purpose both personally and professionally to help every person I can discover their true, authentic self.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 6 years

Metamorphosis Therapy, Owner and Psychotherapist
Victory Family Counseling, Psychotherapist
RHA Health Services, Psychotherapist

Winthrop University, Master's of Social Work, 2018
Clemson University, Certificate in Educational Interpreting for American Sign Language and English, 2016
Winthrop University, Bachelor's of Social Work, 2015

Licensure

North Carolina: C015011

Languages

American Sign Language, English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Borderline personality disorder - Increasing insight into relational patterns and destructive behaviors; development of coping strategies for uncomfortable emotions or situations; skills for emotional identification and regulation.

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$135 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$95 - $135

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