- Mind-body focus
- Panic and anxiety
- Trauma informed
About Katie
Katie Parent is a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut who helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. She approaches panic attacks and panic disorder with attention to how the body and mind interact. Katie aims to make therapy feel understandable and manageable for someone in crisis or feeling overwhelmed.
Katie emphasizes mind-body practices alongside talking therapy. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people notice physical reactions, learn calmer responses, and build practical coping skills. Sessions focus on clear steps and small changes that can reduce daily distress.
Her work is trauma-informed and centered on respect for each person's identity and experience. Katie listens for what matters to each person and adapts her approach to fit their needs. She attends to how past hurts, attachment patterns, and life stressors shape current struggles.
Katie brings ten years of experience as an LCSW. She draws on that background to guide people through issues like self-esteem, relationships, eating and body image concerns, obsessive thoughts, and the aftermath of sexual assault and abuse. Katie also supports people working through guilt, shame, and challenges around control and impulsivity.
Sessions include practical tools for daily life, such as grounding methods, breathing strategies, and ways to shift unhelpful thinking. She encourages people to set small goals and notice progress over time. To begin, clients select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule based on the therapist's availability.
Therapeutic techniques and online care
Katie describes her work as trauma-informed and emphasizes mind-body practices alongside evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One approach focuses on noticing physical symptoms and learning grounding and breathing strategies to reduce the intensity of panic and anxiety. This helps people slow their body's alarm response and regain a sense of control during acute episodes.Another common element is addressing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that keep anxiety and depression active. Katie uses structured skill-building to change these patterns, such as learning new responses to intrusive thoughts or building habits that support mood and resilience.
Finding the right mix of tools is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs and goals, and will adjust methods over time based on what helps most. Clients are involved in setting priorities and testing practical skills between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to match a client's schedule and day-to-day demands while working toward steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Katie commonly address?
She works with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, and self-esteem challenges, plus related issues like panic attacks and obsessive thoughts.
What is Katie's general approach in sessions?
Her work is trauma-informed and uses evidence-based mind-body practices alongside talk therapy to teach coping skills and calming strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Katie has ten years of experience as a clinician and brings that background to help people navigate complex emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in New York and Connecticut, and practices from Connecticut.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Katie?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.