Kat Paris
Licensed Therapist, MA, LMHC
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I work collaboratively with my members to create personalized treatment, ensuring it's tailored to you. I may specialize in OCD, but you are an expert on your OCD. I will be there to support you through the hard moments of treatment and challenge you when an extra push is needed. Please know that you're not alone in this journey. NOCD has a wonderful community that's ready to support you. I am also well-versed in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, and body-focused repetitive behaviors.
I work collaboratively with my members to create personalized treatment, ensuring it's tailored to you. I may specialize in OCD, but you are an expert on your OCD. I will be there to support you through the hard moments of treatment and challenge you when an extra push is needed. Please know that you're not alone in this journey. NOCD has a wonderful community that's ready to support you. I am also well-versed in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, and body-focused repetitive behaviors.
Location
Licensed in Florida, Minnesota, South Carolina
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Christianity, Agnosticism, Atheism
Education
Adelphi University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Kat
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Florida Blue, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, HealthPartners, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Shared Services,
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Get to know Kat
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
It wasn't until I began treating OCD professionally that I realized I had been experiencing OCD myself. I had been diagnosed with trichotillomania (hair pulling) and dermatillomania (skin picking) before that—disorders that commonly show up alongside OCD. I really do understand what it's like to live with these conditions and do the work it takes to manage them.
How my background shaped my approach
Growing up, I struggled with both mental and physical health issues. Being physically unhealthy affected my mental health, so I find it essential to look at the whole person in treatment. Sleep, nutrition, and moving your body in ways that feel comfortable for you can all be important parts of the work we do together.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy can require a lot of vulnerability, so I make sure you know from the first session that I'm here to listen and understand—never to judge. I also create space for joking and bringing lightness to heavy moments. My Members often say that they feel like they're talking to someone who knows OCD deeply but is also a real, authentic human being.
What I want to help you see in yourself
You are capable and in control. When people first come to me, it often feels like OCD is calling the shots. What I love most is seeing their confidence blossom and watching them realize that they hold the power to live the life they want.
Why our members love working with Kat
P.G.
Good experienceKat is the best! I feel so safe, seen, and heard and all without judgement. I am so confident that she is going to get me where I need to be. Kat is a great therapist and I am so grateful to have been paired with her!
M.M.
Good experienceKat has been the best therapist I have worked with to tackle my OCD and anxiety. She is very supportive and compassionate. Also, she will push me in all the right way to tackle exposures when I need a little push. Been working with her for over a year with ERP and can 100% say I have improved year of year.
K.D.
Good experienceI can truly say that I have never felt so comfortable with a therapist before. Kat is absolutely amazing! My OCD has gotten better in just a few sessions. I look forward to attending therapy now!!
S.S.
Good experienceKat is super amazing I love all our sessions 10/10 recommend
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