Katherine Pinyan , LCMHC

Katherine Pinyan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 35 years of clinical experience. As an LCMHC she is licensed to provide clinical mental health counseling and has practiced in a range of settings including community mental health, outpatient clinics, boarding schools, inpatient care, volunteer programs, and primary care offices.

Her background includes helping people facing LGBTQIA concerns, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, health-related worries, and major life adjustments. Some clients she has worked with have used medication as part of treatment for diagnosed conditions such as bipolar disorder and depression. In addition, she has 16 years of experience providing care for adolescents aged 12 to 19.

Pinyan describes her counseling style as warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion without relying on stigmatizing labels. She integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic and client-centered principles, interpersonal perspectives, and dialectical behavior therapy to tailor work to each person’s goals. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies aimed at the specific needs a person brings to therapy. The focus is on clear goals and individualized care that attends to both immediate concerns and longer-term growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care with Katherine Pinyan

Katherine Pinyan draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide remote work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and a collaborative relationship so clients feel heard and supported while exploring values and life decisions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools that can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies when needed to teach skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Pinyan works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they consider which strategies will be most practical and sustainable in the client’s life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling around work, family, and other responsibilities. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from different locations while using approaches tailored to the individual’s concerns.