How we relate is everything.
To ourselves, to others, and to the work we’re here to do.
Hi, I’m kate
I’m a therapist and coach supporting women and small business owners who feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns of overthinking, communication challenges, or exhausted from carrying too much in their relationships and work.
Here, we slow things down enough to understand what’s actually happening beneath the surface—so you can communicate more clearly, set boundaries without guilt, and move through life and work with more steadiness and ease.
You don’t have to keep holding it all together on your own.
You might recognize yourself in this…
You replay conversations in your head long after they happen
You struggle to say what you actually need
You feel responsible for other people’s emotions
You swing between over-explaining and shutting down
You feel “too much” and “not enough” at the same time
You’re tired—but slowing down feels unfamiliar or unsafe
You don’t need more effort. You need a different way of relating to yourself and others.
This isn’t just anxiety or overthinking.
These patterns often come from:
nervous system overwhelm
relational conditioning (people-pleasing, over-responsibility, conflict avoidance)
difficulty tolerating emotional discomfort
a deep internal pressure to stay connected, even at your own expense
Nothing about you is broken.
But the way you’ve learned to stay safe in relationships may no longer be serving you.
in our work together, you begin to…
Communicate with more clarity and less reactivity
Set boundaries without spiraling into guilt or fear
Recognize patterns instead of being run by them
Build relationships that feel more honest and sustainable
Feel steadier in your body during emotional moments
This isn’t about becoming someone new.
It’s about coming back into yourself with more support.
A grounded, relational approach
My work integrates:
nervous system awareness
attachment and relational patterns
practical communication and boundary tools
We don’t just talk about what’s happening.
We slow it down enough to understand it—so something new can actually emerge.
what working together looks like:
Weekly or biweekly 1:1 sessions (60 mins in length)
A steady, relational space to explore patterns as they arise
Practical tools woven into deeper emotional understanding
A focus on real-life integration and taking action, not just insight
You don’t have to figure anything out before you come in.
We work with it together by trusting in the process.
Services
three ways we can work together
My work supports women and small business owners in navigating stress, relationships, communication, and the patterns that keep them feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
There are three ways this support can take shape, depending on your needs.
While the work often overlaps in depth and emotional exploration, the intention and structure are different.
therapy
Therapy is a space for deeper emotional processing and support.
It is often a good fit if you are:
navigating anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional distress
wanting to understand long-standing relational or attachment patterns and unresolved trauma
needing support through life transitions or emotional challenges
looking for a consistent space to process your inner world
Reside in North Carolina
In therapy, we slow things down and work at the level of emotional experience, nervous system regulation, and relational patterns.
I draw from my training in Hakomi, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Jungian Analysis and Attachment Theory to offer somatic-parts attachment work.
coaching
Coaching is more focused on clarity, direction, and applied change.
It is often a good fit if you are:
Wanting support with communication, boundaries, or decision-making; or discovering life purpose and developing your intuition
Feeling stuck in patterns but ready to shift them in real time
Looking to integrate insight into daily life and relationships
Seeking support that is more forward-moving and action-oriented
Coaching still honors emotional depth, but the focus is more on integration, behavior, and relational change in practice.
workwell
WorkWell is support for the relational and emotional dynamics inside small businesses—especially family-run or close-knit teams.
It may be a good fit if your business is experiencing:
communication breakdowns or ongoing tension
unclear roles, boundaries, or decision-making structures
stress or overwhelm impacting leadership or team dynamics
conflict that feels hard to address directly or productively
In this work, we focus on the human side of business—how people are relating under pressure, and how that impacts clarity, leadership, and sustainability.
We work to:
improve communication and reduce reactive patterns
clarify roles and expectations
support steadier leadership and decision-making
create more functional, sustainable ways of working together
This is coaching-based support for the relational systems inside your business.
A NOTE ON ALL THREE
At the core of all my work is the same foundation:
how we relate—to ourselves, to others, and to the systems we’re part of.
The difference between these offerings is not the depth of the work, but the context in which we apply it.
NOT SURE WHAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU?
That’s completely okay. We can talk through what you’re looking for in a consultation and decide together what kind of support would be most aligned with your needs.
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You’ve done enough surviving.
It’s time to relate from security, not fear.
Couples Work
For partners who want to feel secure, not stuck.
I love providing couples therapy for partners who care deeply about one another—but find themselves caught in painful cycles of pursuit, withdrawal, criticism, shutdown, or resentment.
In our work together, we:
Identify the negative cycle you’re caught in
Understand each partner’s attachment patterns and nervous system responses
Learn how to create emotional safety instead of escalating conflict
Practice repair, attunement, and secure bonding conversations
Build the capacity to stay connected during difficult moments
The goal isn’t perfect communication. It’s creating enough safety that honesty, vulnerability, and repair become possible.
Couples work helps you move from reacting to each other’s defenses… to understanding the fears underneath them.
Eco-Therapy Sessions
This therapy session takes place under the forest canopy of Pisgah National Forest, outside Brevard NC. While walking along the Davidson River, deeply immerse in nature’s beauty, reset your nervous system, awaken your senses and feel the immense benefits of this relaxing setting. Sessions are typically 1 hour, but longer nature intensives are available.
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FAQ
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The investment is $165 for a 60 minute therapy session. Interested in longer sessions feel free to email me. It has probably been costing you quite a bit to not do this work, to not change, and to not get expert help at this time. The value of getting help when you need it most can not only impact your life, but that of your family’s, marriage, career and your long term health.If this feels like a fork-in-the-road moment, imagine having support through this and what is on the other side of this? Let’s discover it together.
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Yes. I have a handful of private coaching sessions slots available.
If you are interested in learning about the difference between therapy and coaching, and if this may be a good fit for you, please contact me for more information. -
No. Insurance companies usually require a mental health diagnosis and will often determine the type of treatment and duration of services allowed for a specific diagnosis. I don’t want to be limited, nor want my clients to feel limited in these ways. In order to use insurance, a client’s claim reveals personal information that could affect their employment. I believe your health and wellness is your business.
Upon your request however, I can provide you with a special statement —referred to as a superbill— for you to submit for reimbursement to your insurance provider. I make no guarantees about the level of reimbursement you will receive from your insurance company.
I suggest you contact your insurance company, either online or via the member services number located on the back of your insurance card, to ask questions about out of network coverage as they pertain to your plan so that you can make an informed decision before beginning therapy.
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If you cancel or reschedule a session within 24 hours there is no charge. However, if notice is not given within 24 hours you will be charged full price for the session.
Your appointment time is established and held especially for you. If you miss your scheduled appointment, and you do not cancel twenty-four hours in advance, you will be responsible for the full cost of that appointment.
You will not be allowed to book another appointment if you have an outstanding balance. Outstanding balances not paid within 30 days may be sent to collections.
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Let’s talk about the investment you are making in your life. It has probably been costing you quite a bit to not do this work, to not change, and to not get expert help at this time. We can’t see our own blindspots, and we all have them. So being offered a different perspective on your situation and what you may not have considered can be very beneficial.
The value of getting help when you need it most can not only impact your life, but that of your family’s, marriage, career and your long term health. It takes courage to be vulnerable and invest in yourself like this, yet offers long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to break detrimental patterns, face the challenge with tools you will learn, and feel better in your relationships and in your own body and mind. It’s your turn to take care of yourself in a way that will support you in the long run. If this feels like a fork-in-the-road moment, imagine having support through this and what is on the other side of this? Let’s discover it together. -
Yes. I love the benefits of counseling without the commute and in the comfort of home!
It has certainly become more popular since the pandemic and enhances safety by decreasing risks of contact. Yet it also can allow you to feel a greater sense of support while doing this deeper work in your own home, save money on gas, and even have your favorite pet nearby. There is research that shows it to be just as effective as traditional therapy in the office. There is also increased anonymity and confidentiality, as well as being able to meet even while you’re on vacation or out of town. -
To begin, choose your appointment time. You can either email me at katehannontherapy@gmail.com, call me at (#415-857-2501).
Before your session, you will receive an email with a link inviting you to join me for your session.
In the United States, online therapy is still relatively new as far as licensing and regulation goes. Each state has its own rules. I may provide therapy online to anyone within the state of North Carolina. As a coach however, I can see everyone else across all 50 states and internationally.
Please note, while counseling and coaching overlap, they are not the same thing. We will discuss your particular needs and see what would be the best fit for you.Upon scheduling your first appointment, you will be sent some forms to complete before your session. These forms will provide me with some information about you, and give you an idea of what it is like to work with me.
When you arrive we will:
• Go over the forms you filled out
• Talk about what brought you to counseling
• Establish our goals
• Discuss your history, as well as any contributing factors related to your therapy or coaching goals
• If all goes well, we will then decide how often we will meet
For the following sessions your job would be to:
• Bring the material you want to work on
• Discuss anything that came up after the last time we met
• Talk about current events happening in your life
• Report progress -
• By deepening your understanding of issues at hand
• Coming up with clear strategies of how to deal with challenges you are facing
• Identifying some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process
Keep in mind that therapy is rarely a quick fix, but rather a rich process that requires time and patience. The more actively you participate in this process, the greater the results.
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