Katie Parent, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Katie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Katie is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Connecticut
More about Katie
- 10 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I specialize in trauma recovery and support clients with stress, depression, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD while improving overall lifestyle and well-being. I use an integrative approach that blends CBT, DBT, psychoanalytic insight, and motivational interviewing to help clients understand the roots of their patterns and develop practical tools for change. My style is warm, validating, and collaborative, while also offering gentle, honest challenge to support growth and lasting transformation.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Centivo
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Licenses
Katie Parent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487103313.
- LCSW · Connecticut · 097270, 15444 · Renews February 2027
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Katie Parent offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Katie Parent works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Katie Parent speak?
Katie Parent speaks English.
How many years of experience does Katie Parent have?
Katie Parent has 10 years of experience.
Where is Katie Parent licensed to practice?
Katie Parent is licensed to practice in Connecticut.
Does Katie Parent accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Katie Parent accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Katie Parent accept insurance?
Yes, Katie Parent accepts Aetna, Centivo, and Cigna.
Does Katie Parent accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Katie Parent does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Katie Parent offer?
Katie Parent offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
How do I get started with Katie Parent?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey.