About Kate
Kate Lawrance is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She has seven years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. Kate also supports people dealing with ADHD, addiction, and life changes.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions start with the client's priorities and move at a pace that feels manageable. She uses clear strategies to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to find practical ways forward.
How Kate works
Kate blends several approaches to fit each person's needs. She draws on client-centered methods so people can lead the conversation. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to tackle thinking patterns and mindfulness practices to build moment-to-moment coping skills.
She has worked with issues such as communication problems, feelings of emptiness, guilt, loneliness, panic attacks, self-harm, workplace stress, and questions about life purpose. Sessions often include goal-setting and skill practice to make daily life easier. People can expect calm, nonjudgmental support and practical steps they can try between sessions.
Kate describes therapy as a collaborative effort and adapts methods when needs change. Her focus is on helping people regain balance and move toward goals they care about.
Kate lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Kate works with
The areas below are the ones Kate selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Self-harm
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | North Carolina |
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Online support options
Approach and online therapy options
Client-centered therapy places the person at the center of sessions. The therapist follows the client's lead, listens closely, and creates space for people to express what matters most to them. This approach helps when someone needs a calm place to sort feelings and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts and behaviors interact. It breaks problems into concrete steps and teaches tools to change unhelpful thinking and habits. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and everyday stressors.
Mindfulness therapy trains attention and moment-to-moment awareness. Simple practices can reduce reactivity and build more steady coping. This can help with anxiety, impulse urges, and managing strong emotions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. This collaborative process makes it easier to find strategies that fit a person's life and preferences.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and work through material in real time. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option when video is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, brief reflections, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue progress from different locations.
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