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Katherine Pinyan, LCMHC

Experienced LCMHC for life transitions
  • 35 years experience
  • Warm goal-focused care
  • Adolescents and adults

About Katherine Pinyan

Katherine Pinyan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 35 years of professional experience. The LCMHC credential indicates a license to provide clinical mental health counseling. Over the course of her career she has worked in community mental health, outpatient clinics, boarding school and inpatient settings, in volunteer roles, and within primary care environments.

She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including LGBTQIA matters, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, relationship challenges, health-related worries, and adjustments to life changes. Some clients have used medication as part of treatment for diagnosed conditions such as bipolar disorder and depression. In addition, she has 16 years of focused experience working with adolescents aged 12 to 19.

Pinyan’s style is described as warm and interactive, prioritizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Her clinical work blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic principles, interpersonal methods, and dialectical behavior therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s goals and specific needs. She concentrates on collaborative, goal-oriented work to help people make meaningful changes and pursue the life they seek.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Katherine Pinyan have?

Katherine Pinyan has 35 years of experience.

Is Katherine Pinyan a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC, which denotes a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. License details: NC LCMHC 2719.

In which languages does Katherine Pinyan provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Katherine Pinyan located?

She is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Katherine Pinyan as my therapist?

You can work with Katherine Pinyan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Katherine Pinyan work with international clients?

Katherine Pinyan does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Katherine Pinyan cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether therapy conducted online can produce meaningful results. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One of the main benefits is flexibility. People can choose the mode of connection that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or messaging - which makes it simpler to integrate therapy into a busy schedule. Licensed professionals offer these varied options, and individuals are free to switch therapists if they seek a different fit.

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