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Kathryn Shanks

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCHMC
Accepting clients Last Updated 11 days ago

I help caring, self-aware adults heal trauma, improve relationships, navigate life transitions, overcome creative blocks, and reconnect with themselves. My warm, experiential approach integrates somatic therapy, expressive arts, and ecotherapy—offering a grounded, creative space for growth, clarity, and authentic connection.


Specialties

ADHD Anxiety Body Image Chronic Pain Cultural Adjustment Divorce Emotional Regulation Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Life Transitions Race Based Trauma Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Sexuality Sexual Orientation Stress Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Kathryn Shanks is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1003160946

Rates

First session $155
Ongoing sessions $155
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Practice Hours

Monday 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday --
Friday --
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Anti-Oppressive Lens Art Therapy Attachment-based Body positivity Coaching Culturally Sensitive Dance / Movement Therapy Depth Therapy EMDR Executive Functions Coaching Experiential Therapy Expressive Arts Feminist Hakomi Health at Every Size Holistic Internal Family Systems (IFS) Meditation Mind-Body Mindfulness Person-Centered Relational Somatic Transpersonal Trauma Focused

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Activists Artists First-Gen International Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluid Veterans

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 11
  • License(s): NC-13260

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Queer
  • Religion(s): Buddhist, Christian, Individual Spiritual Practice

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