MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING IN THE CAROLINAS
ABOUT
Katherine L. Thompson (she/her)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Hey! I'm Katherine, a mom, wife, and mental health counselor. I started Flourish & Thrive to connect with people searching to better themselves.
I'm passionate about working with people who have lost someone and specialize in suicide loss. I also love working with people dealing with infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and those in the prenatal or postpartum period who feel like they could use some support. I enjoy working with other mental health professionals and folks in the LGBTQIA+ population. I am neuro-affirming and a safe space for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Flourish & Thrive was formed on the foundation that everyone deserves quality mental health care. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all model of counseling and will tailor our work to your specific needs. I expect my clients to work as hard as I do to reach the goals we set at the beginning of our journey. I strive to be a transparent, authentic, and kind provider.
EDUCATION
M.S. Clinical Counseling, East Carolina University, Department of Addiction and Rehabilitation Studies, 2020
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (15903), NC Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, 2020
Advanced Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Support International, 2021
Telehealth Registration (TLC920PC), SC Board of Labor, Licensing, and Registration, 2023
SPECIALTIES & FOCUS
01
GRIEF & LOSS
Grief can shatter your worldview and leave you questioning things you never thought of before. Suicide loss introduces countless layers of confusion and feelings. From someone who "gets it," it won't feel like this forever. Until then, you can learn to process your experience and focus on healthy coping strategies.
02
PERINATAL & BIRTH TRAUMA
Making the decision to become a parent can be incredibly exciting - but it can also be frustrating, disappointing, heartbreaking, and soul-shattering if things don't turn out like you expect. Infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, birth trauma - you name it, we can work on processing it and normalizing how being a parent these days is not always a walk in the park.
I have volunteered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) for several years and have a personal connection to suicide loss.
I have completed the Advanced Perinatal Mental Health training from Postpartum Support International (PSI).
LGBTQIA+
03
You are safe with me. I will honor your pronouns and your name. I will not deny your story and can help you rewrite the pieces that will lead to healing . Your story and your life matter. Let's search for ways you can live more authentically in a safe and supported way.
I also offer free letters to support gender-affirming care. We'll meet for a quick session to talk about your goals and the requirements of your surgical provider to ensure I check all the boxes.
04
MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS
Sometimes therapists need a therapist (yeah, I have my own therapist). I'm not afraid to get into the tough work with people who also do this for a living. In fact, I enjoy the insights and knowledge other mental health providers offer in their own therapy sessions and can provide gentle challenges when self-care and restorative actions feel impossible.
RATES & INSURANCE
CONSULTATION
INTAKE ASSESSMENT
REGULAR SESSION
-FREE-
20-minute consultations will always be free. I believe you should find the right fit in a therapist. The best outcomes are based on successful therapeutic relationships.
-$275-
90-minute* intake assessments allow me to get a better picture of your symptoms, history, support systems, current coping mechanisms, and therapeutic goals.
-$180-
We will schedule 60-minute sessions on a regular basis to work toward your therapeutic goals. This could be weekly, biweekly, or even monthly depending on your needs.
*Intake sessions through insurance benefits will be broken into 60-minute increments to ensure coverage.
INSURANCE*
I am in-network with Aetna, Cigna, and Optum (United, Oscar, and Oxford) through Alma, a company that helps me manage coverage and helps you verify and understand your benefits. If you'd like to see if your policy will cover therapy, mention it in our consultation and I'll walk you through the next steps.
*Insurance benefits are currently only available for residents of NC.
SLIDING SCALE
I offer a number of sliding-scale spots on an as-needed basis. If you have financial need and insurance does not cover therapy, let's talk about it in a consultation and see if we can come up with a plan that works for both of us. Therapy should always be accessible.