Katherine A Prakken
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
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The best therapy arises out of an authentic connection with an experienced, kind, and curious therapist. I'm serious, yet also warm. Though I've been a therapist for 25+ years, I remain humbled by the privilege of getting to deeply know my clients. I believe that being supported in therapy is necessary, but not sufficient. Real growth often requires encountering uncomfortable parts of ourselves. I strive to to deepen awareness and give practical tools for change, while simultaneously promoting self-compassion. My training and life experience with marriage, parenting, career, and personal growth inform my work.
I have an eclectic combination of specialities including: Women's issues, Eating Disorders, Couples Therapy, Adult ADHD, Parenting ADHD/2E children, and Therapy/Supervision for Therapists. Across specialties, my goal is to increase insight, improve emotion and thought regulation, and to use the therapy process as a safe place to practice relationship skills.
Though we are all a unique and complex mix of our biology and lived experience, change is possible! And though it's not easy to find the right therapist, it's worth trying. I offer a free brief phone consultation before booking a first appointment, to see if we're a "fit". Also check my media on FB to get a better sense of who I am: facebook.com/kprakkenphd
Call or Email Katherine A Prakken now for a free 15 minute consultation - (919) 648-0557
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
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Katherine A Prakken
Psychologist, PhD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of North Carolina / 2863 Katherine A Prakken
- Attended CSPP Berkeley, PhD, Duke Univ. BA, Graduated 1989
- Certificate from California PSY12314 / 1991
- Certificate from Academy of Eating Disorders, Intl. Assoc ED Prof.
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Katherine A Prakken
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (919) 648-0557
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Women's Issues
- Eating Disorders
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Depression
- Divorce
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Katherine A Prakken
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (919) 648-0557
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
Katherine A Prakken
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (919) 648-0557