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Katie Garard
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC (she, her)
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1201 Raleigh Road, Suite 211, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Let's Connect (919) 551-6496
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Short wait list for new clients. Are you or your child struggling with a difficult transition in life, anxiety, depression, body image distress, or low self-esteem? I see individuals of all ages, although my experience counseling children and adolescents suffering from eating disorders led me to discover a strong interest in working with children (10 years and older), teens, families, and emerging adults. I understand that a therapeutic alliance between counselor and client is essential, and focus initial sessions on building that bond.
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I use a person-centered approach combined with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). As a firm believer in the DBT principle of balancing acceptance and change, I strive to validate and accept clients for who they are while also supporting them through change and growth.
I understand that you and your family are busy and offer evening and weekend appointments to accommodate! In addition to my passion for mental health, I enjoys volunteering with Special Olympics, reading a good book, traveling, and listening to podcasts while walking my adorably goofy dog.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Katie Garard now - (919) 551-6496
Let's Connect (919) 551-6496
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Couple Sessions $150
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
Email me or call with questions - (919) 551-6496
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Katie Garard
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 16300 Katie Garard
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Anxiety
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Structural Family Therapy
Location
Primary Location
Connect Counseling
1201 Raleigh Road
Suite 211
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
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Nearby Areas
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Katie Garard
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC