Kateryna Chorna
My name is Katya, and I am a Master of Social Work (MSW), a Certified Trauma and Resilience Practitioner (CTRP), and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am also certified at Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and BioDynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release System (BBTRS).
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LCSW
The skills I have as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) include:
The skills I have as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) include:
-Clinical assessment and diagnosis: Proficient in conducting comprehensive assessments and diagnosing mental health conditions.
- Psychotherapy: Skilled in providing individual, group, couples, and family therapy to clients, utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches.
- Treatment planning: Experienced in developing personalized treatment plans based on clients' needs, goals, and strengths.
- Crisis intervention: Capable of providing immediate support and intervention during crisis situations to ensure safety and stabilization.
- Case management: Competent in coordinating services, collaborating with other professionals, and advocating for clients' needs within the healthcare system.
- Counseling skills: Able to establish therapeutic relationships, actively listen, and provide empathic support to clients.
- Cultural competence: Knowledgeable about cultural diversity, able to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds, and adapt interventions accordingly.
- Trauma-informed care: Familiar with trauma-informed approaches and techniques to support clients who have experienced trauma.
- Mental health education: Skilled in educating clients about mental health conditions, treatment options, coping strategies, and self-care practices.
- Crisis prevention and management: Equipped to assess and mitigate potential crises, develop safety plans, and provide necessary resources and referrals.
- Ethics and confidentiality: Well-versed in professional ethics, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to legal and ethical guidelines.
-Clinical assessment and diagnosis: Proficient in conducting comprehensive assessments and diagnosing mental health conditions.
- Psychotherapy: Skilled in providing individual, group, couples, and family therapy to clients, utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches.
- Treatment planning: Experienced in developing personalized treatment plans based on clients' needs, goals, and strengths.
- Crisis intervention: Capable of providing immediate support and intervention during crisis situations to ensure safety and stabilization.
- Case management: Competent in coordinating services, collaborating with other professionals, and advocating for clients' needs within the healthcare system.
- Counseling skills: Able to establish therapeutic relationships, actively listen, and provide empathic support to clients.
- Cultural competence: Knowledgeable about cultural diversity, able to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds, and adapt interventions accordingly.
- Trauma-informed care: Familiar with trauma-informed approaches and techniques to support clients who have experienced trauma.
- Mental health education: Skilled in educating clients about mental health conditions, treatment options, coping strategies, and self-care practices.
- Crisis prevention and management: Equipped to assess and mitigate potential crises, develop safety plans, and provide necessary resources and referrals.
- Ethics and confidentiality: Well-versed in professional ethics, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to legal and ethical guidelines.
DBT
The skills I have as Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT) include:
-Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles and techniques
- Proficiency in conducting DBT assessments and creating individualized treatment plans
- Expertise in teaching mindfulness techniques and skills to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation
- Ability to facilitate DBT group therapy sessions and provide guidance and support to group members
- Skill in conducting individual therapy sessions using DBT strategies to address specific challenges and promote personal growth
- Competence in assisting clients in developing effective coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in crisis management and suicide risk assessment
- Ability to foster a therapeutic alliance and create a safe and supportive environment for clients
- Knowledge of DBT research and evidence-based practices to inform treatment decisions
- Ongoing commitment to professional development and staying updated with the latest advancements in DBT techniques and interventions.
- Proficiency in conducting DBT assessments and creating individualized treatment plans
- Expertise in teaching mindfulness techniques and skills to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation
- Ability to facilitate DBT group therapy sessions and provide guidance and support to group members
- Skill in conducting individual therapy sessions using DBT strategies to address specific challenges and promote personal growth
- Competence in assisting clients in developing effective coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in crisis management and suicide risk assessment
- Ability to foster a therapeutic alliance and create a safe and supportive environment for clients
- Knowledge of DBT research and evidence-based practices to inform treatment decisions
- Ongoing commitment to professional development and staying updated with the latest advancements in DBT techniques and interventions.
EMDR
The skills I have as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing( EMDR)
Certified Therapist include:
Certified Therapist include:
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy principles, protocols, and procedures
- Proficiency in conducting comprehensive assessments to identify and target traumatic memories and adverse experiences
- Expertise in utilizing bilateral stimulation techniques (including eye movements, tactile stimulation, or auditory tones) to facilitate trauma processing and desensitization
- Skill in creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for clients to explore and process distressing memories and emotions
- Ability to guide clients through the eight phases of the EMDR therapy process, including preparation, assessment, desensitization, installation, and body scan
- Competence in managing and resolving abreactions or emotional disturbances that may arise during EMDR sessions
- Proficient in assisting clients in developing effective coping strategies and resources to manage distress and promote healing
- Knowledge of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and how it relates to trauma processing and integration of new, positive experiences
- Ability to work with a wide range of trauma-related issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, phobias, and anxiety disorders
- Ongoing commitment to professional development and staying updated with the latest advancements in EMDR therapy techniques and research.
- Proficiency in conducting comprehensive assessments to identify and target traumatic memories and adverse experiences
- Expertise in utilizing bilateral stimulation techniques (including eye movements, tactile stimulation, or auditory tones) to facilitate trauma processing and desensitization
- Skill in creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for clients to explore and process distressing memories and emotions
- Ability to guide clients through the eight phases of the EMDR therapy process, including preparation, assessment, desensitization, installation, and body scan
- Competence in managing and resolving abreactions or emotional disturbances that may arise during EMDR sessions
- Proficient in assisting clients in developing effective coping strategies and resources to manage distress and promote healing
- Knowledge of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and how it relates to trauma processing and integration of new, positive experiences
- Ability to work with a wide range of trauma-related issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, phobias, and anxiety disorders
- Ongoing commitment to professional development and staying updated with the latest advancements in EMDR therapy techniques and research.
BBTRS
The skills I have as Certified BBTRS Certified Therapist include:
Thorough understanding of Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release principles, techniques, and processes
Proficiency in facilitating deep and conscious breathing sessions to promote emotional release and healing
Expertise in creating a safe and supportive container for clients to explore and release stored trauma and emotional blockages
Skill in guiding clients through various stages of breathwork sessions, including grounding, activation, discharge, integration, and relaxation
Ability to assess and track physiological and emotional responses during breathwork sessions to ensure client safety and well-being
Competence in trauma-informed practices and understanding the impact of trauma on the body and mind
Proficient in supporting clients in navigating intense emotions and sensations that may arise during breathwork sessions
Knowledge of somatic experiencing and body-oriented approaches to trauma resolution and healing
Ability to provide individualized support and guidance to clients based on their unique needs and experiences
Ongoing commitment to personal and professional development, including continued learning and integration of new techniques and modalities in the field of breathwork and trauma release.
Proficiency in facilitating deep and conscious breathing sessions to promote emotional release and healing
Expertise in creating a safe and supportive container for clients to explore and release stored trauma and emotional blockages
Skill in guiding clients through various stages of breathwork sessions, including grounding, activation, discharge, integration, and relaxation
Ability to assess and track physiological and emotional responses during breathwork sessions to ensure client safety and well-being
Competence in trauma-informed practices and understanding the impact of trauma on the body and mind
Proficient in supporting clients in navigating intense emotions and sensations that may arise during breathwork sessions
Knowledge of somatic experiencing and body-oriented approaches to trauma resolution and healing
Ability to provide individualized support and guidance to clients based on their unique needs and experiences
Ongoing commitment to personal and professional development, including continued learning and integration of new techniques and modalities in the field of breathwork and trauma release.
SSP
The skills I have as Safe and Sound (SSP) Facilitator include:
-Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) protocol and its application in treating auditory processing difficulties and trauma-related symptoms
- Proficiency in administering the SSP intervention to clients, including setting up appropriate equipment and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment
- Expertise in assessing clients' suitability for the SSP intervention and tailoring the protocol to meet their specific needs and goals
- Skill in monitoring and tracking clients' progress throughout the SSP intervention, adjusting the protocol as necessary to optimize outcomes
- Competence in explaining the SSP intervention to clients and their caregivers, addressing any questions or concerns they may have
- Proficient in providing ongoing support and guidance to clients during the SSP intervention, helping them manage any challenges or reactions that may arise
- Ability to collaborate with other professionals involved in the client's care, such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, or mental health practitioners, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive treatment
- Knowledge of the neurobiology of trauma and auditory processing, and how the SSP intervention can positively impact regulation, social engagement, and overall well-being
- Ability to integrate the SSP intervention with other therapeutic modalities as part of a holistic treatment approach
- Ongoing commitment to professional development and staying updated with the latest research and advancements in the field of the SSP intervention.
- Proficiency in administering the SSP intervention to clients, including setting up appropriate equipment and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment
- Expertise in assessing clients' suitability for the SSP intervention and tailoring the protocol to meet their specific needs and goals
- Skill in monitoring and tracking clients' progress throughout the SSP intervention, adjusting the protocol as necessary to optimize outcomes
- Competence in explaining the SSP intervention to clients and their caregivers, addressing any questions or concerns they may have
- Proficient in providing ongoing support and guidance to clients during the SSP intervention, helping them manage any challenges or reactions that may arise
- Ability to collaborate with other professionals involved in the client's care, such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, or mental health practitioners, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive treatment
- Knowledge of the neurobiology of trauma and auditory processing, and how the SSP intervention can positively impact regulation, social engagement, and overall well-being
- Ability to integrate the SSP intervention with other therapeutic modalities as part of a holistic treatment approach
- Ongoing commitment to professional development and staying updated with the latest research and advancements in the field of the SSP intervention.
CTRP
The skills I have as Certified Trauma and Resilience Practitioners-Clinician include:
- Trauma-informed and resilience-focused mindset.
- The effects of toxic stress and trauma, how to help process those experiences, and foster and nurture characteristics of resilience.
- The experience of trauma impacts a person's body and brain, and how to use sensory-based interventions.
- The effects of addiction on the individual and family and how to heal the trauma of addiction.
- How to help individuals regulate their emotions to sustain recovery.
- Though Mind Body Skills for Emotional Regulation,we understand behavior as a language for what is happening in the body.
- We teach how to understand the power of mind/body awareness in supporting children and adolescents with self-regulating and creating strong internal and external resources.
- We utilize the Structured Sensory Interventions for Traumatized Children, Adolescents and Parents model and practice sensory-based interventions from a variety of SITCAP® model programs, including Healing the Experience of Trauma: A Path to Resilience.
- In addition, we can reduce the stigma of mental health, bridging the gaps between treatment and need and focusing on fostering and nurturing characteristics of resilience in children and adolescents.
Rates
I strive to provide quality counseling and mental health services at affordable rates. Clients are asked to remit payment at the time service. I accept most major credit cards. Clients also have the convenient option of keeping a credit card on-file to use each session.
I strive to provide quality counseling and mental health services at affordable rates. Clients are asked to remit payment at the time service. I accept most major credit cards. Clients also have the convenient option of keeping a credit card on-file to use each session.
Rates Per Session
The following are rates for services not billed through insurance:
*Intake Assessment (60 minutes in length): $200.00
*Individual Therapy (60 minutes in length): $180.00
*Individual Therapy (45 minutes in length): $165.00
*Safe and Sound Protocol cannot be billed to insurance. The cost per 30 minute session is $40.00.
The following are rates for services not billed through insurance:
*Intake Assessment (60 minutes in length): $200.00
*Individual Therapy (60 minutes in length): $180.00
*Individual Therapy (45 minutes in length): $165.00
*Safe and Sound Protocol cannot be billed to insurance. The cost per 30 minute session is $40.00.
*Please CONTACT ME for rates on a Sliding Scale and if you will not be utilizing insurance.
***Please note these rates may not be accurate as it is based upon your individual insurance policy.
***Please note these rates may not be accurate as it is based upon your individual insurance policy.
Cancellation Policy:
When you book an appointment, this spot is reserved specifically for you. Please contact me as soon as you know you will be unable to attend a scheduled session. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice (except in case of an emergency), there is a cancellation charge of $50.00.
When you book an appointment, this spot is reserved specifically for you. Please contact me as soon as you know you will be unable to attend a scheduled session. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice (except in case of an emergency), there is a cancellation charge of $50.00.
Insurance
I am currently in-network with the following Insurances:
*Aetna
*Blue Cross Blue Shield (not in-network with Blue Home, Blue Local or Blue Value)
*Blue Cross Blue Shield State Plans
*Cigna
*MedCost/Contigo Health with WakeMed
*United Health Care
*UMR
*Optum
*Tri-Care/Humana
I am currently in-network with the following Insurances:
*Aetna
*Blue Cross Blue Shield (not in-network with Blue Home, Blue Local or Blue Value)
*Blue Cross Blue Shield State Plans
*Cigna
*MedCost/Contigo Health with WakeMed
*United Health Care
*UMR
*Optum
*Tri-Care/Humana
*Please note: I am not in-network with Medicaid, NC Health Choice, or Medicare.
Please contact your insurance company to find out if your plan covers mental health counseling. When you contact me, I will obtain your insurance information and verify your benefits. If you should have any questions during this process, please let me know. I am happy to help.
Please contact your insurance company to find out if your plan covers mental health counseling. When you contact me, I will obtain your insurance information and verify your benefits. If you should have any questions during this process, please let me know. I am happy to help.
In my career I have dedicated myself to becoming a trusted expert in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and support. I possess a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. My approach is person-centered, empathetic, and collaborative. I work closely with clients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs. Whether it's individual counseling, group therapy, or educational workshops, I combine my wealth of clinical knowledge with a warm and supportive demeanor to guide clients towards positive change.
I am originally from Ukraine, and I came to the United States on a tennis scholarship to receive my education when I was 18 years old. Since then, I graduated with my Bachelors and worked for many years at a tennis coach until I received my Master of Social Work at University of North Carolina Wilmington, which is one of only 13 MSW programs in the U.S. that concentrates only on clinical social work. The school prepared me to make a difference in the world through direct practice with individuals, couples, families and communities.
Prior to getting my master’s degree, I worked with over a thousand tennis students of different ages, cultures, countries and social statuses. I have profound experienced in dealing with people and I can greatly benefit your life with my strength, optimism, knowledge, education and leadership skills. I am trained to help people discover and build upon their own resources and strengths as well as the resources and strengths of their environment to meet the challenges of poverty, discrimination, health and mental health issues, and other difficult life situations.
When you choose me as your mental health partner, you can expect a professional, confidential, and collaborative approach that prioritizes your well-being. I am here to support you on your journey towards transformative growth. Take the first step and contact me today to embark on your path to mental wellness.
- I hold a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling.
- I am a certified and licensed mental health therapist and accomplished tennis coach.
- I have extensive experience working with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults.
- Throughout my career, I have successfully worked with over thousands of individuals, combining my roles as a mental health therapist and tennis coach.
- Combining my work in both mental health and coaching has made me exceptionally skilled in dealing with people.
- I started working as a mental health professional in 2016, which means I have accumulated over 7 years of valuable experience in the field.
- I am proficient in various therapeutic modalities and evidence-based approaches.
- I continuously engage in professional development to stay updated with the latest research and practices in the mental health field.
- My training and educational journey have given me a unique multicultural perspective.
- I am highly culturally competent due to my diverse experiences and educational background.
- At the age of 16, I trained in the Czech Republic for a year, immersing myself in a different culture and gaining valuable insights.
- I then pursued my English studies in London, further broadening my cultural horizons.
- I spent two years earning my Associates degree in Kansas, where I continued to engage with a diverse community.
- To deepen my understanding of cultural diversity, I pursued my Bachelor's degree at a Historically Black University in North Carolina.
- I have traveled to over 25 countries, exposing myself to various cultures and expanding my global perspective.
- I am fluent in three languages: English, Russian, and Ukrainian.
- I am a certified and licensed mental health therapist and accomplished tennis coach.
- I have extensive experience working with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults.
- Throughout my career, I have successfully worked with over thousands of individuals, combining my roles as a mental health therapist and tennis coach.
- Combining my work in both mental health and coaching has made me exceptionally skilled in dealing with people.
- I started working as a mental health professional in 2016, which means I have accumulated over 7 years of valuable experience in the field.
- I am proficient in various therapeutic modalities and evidence-based approaches.
- I continuously engage in professional development to stay updated with the latest research and practices in the mental health field.
- My training and educational journey have given me a unique multicultural perspective.
- I am highly culturally competent due to my diverse experiences and educational background.
- At the age of 16, I trained in the Czech Republic for a year, immersing myself in a different culture and gaining valuable insights.
- I then pursued my English studies in London, further broadening my cultural horizons.
- I spent two years earning my Associates degree in Kansas, where I continued to engage with a diverse community.
- To deepen my understanding of cultural diversity, I pursued my Bachelor's degree at a Historically Black University in North Carolina.
- I have traveled to over 25 countries, exposing myself to various cultures and expanding my global perspective.
- I am fluent in three languages: English, Russian, and Ukrainian.
Qualifications and Experience
Some modalities I utilize in treatment include
-Polyvagal Theory
-Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
-Solution Focused and Solution Oriented Therapy
-Structural Family Therapy
-Transgenerational Therapy
-Motivational Interviewing Therapy
-Cognitive Behavior Therapy
-Social Construction therapy
-Narrative Therapy
-Feedback Informed Treatment
-BBTRS (My certification )
-Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
-Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
-Solution Focused and Solution Oriented Therapy
-Structural Family Therapy
-Transgenerational Therapy
-Motivational Interviewing Therapy
-Cognitive Behavior Therapy
-Social Construction therapy
-Narrative Therapy
-Feedback Informed Treatment
-BBTRS (My certification )
-Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
By combining my work as a mental health therapist and tennis coach, I have gained remarkable proficiency in understanding and effectively communicating with people from diverse backgrounds. My extensive experience, spanning over thousands of individuals, has honed my skills in navigating various interpersonal dynamics and tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each person I work with. Furthermore, my continuous professional development and 7+ years of experience in the mental health field make me a highly qualified and experienced professional in providing mental health support and guidance.
By combining my multicultural experiences and language skills with my work as a mental health therapist, I bring a high level of cultural competence to my practice. My diverse educational background, including training in the Czech Republic, studying in London and Kansas, and earning my Bachelor's degree at a Historically Black University, has equipped me with a deep understanding of cultural nuances and the ability to relate to individuals from different backgrounds. Additionally, my extensive travel experiences and fluency in English, Russian, and Ukrainian further enhance my ability to connect with people from various cultures and communicate effectively.
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