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Katherine Villard-Pichierri, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Katherine is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Katherine. View 19 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Massachusetts

Recent reviews

She’s great! I appreciate our time together

Reviewed June 2024

Kate is awesome! I have been working with her for a year and a half and have had a lot of major life changes as well as family struggles that we have worked through together. She is kind and patient and gives a listening ear. Therapy is one major thing I decided to do for myself and I am learning about how important self care is through therapy and the tools in order to accomplish self care

Reviewed June 2024

More about Katherine

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

I have an undergraduate degree in political science with a focus on human rights from Simon's Rock College of Bard. I earned a masters in counseling with a focus on trauma studies and marginalized communities from Lesley University. I am currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a LMHC. I began my career in human services as a teenager and have worked as a tutor, coach, big sister, caseworker, clinician and program coordinator in various agencies. I have experience in both urban and rural communities. In the past decade, I have worked in schools, residential programs, detention facilities, outpatient clinics, urgent care/crisis centers, emergency rooms and veterans programs. I approach my work with the belief that life is often difficult and overwhelming, but we all have the ability to heal and recover with the right support, guidance and resources. I use a range of therapies including DBT, CBT, trauma counseling, grief counseling, mindfulness and client centered therapy, as well as connecting clients to appropriate resources in their community.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Abandonment Aging and Geriatric Issues Attachment issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster Divorce and separation Emptiness Family of Origin Issues Family Problems Fertility Issues First Responder Issues Forgiveness Hospice and End of Life Counseling Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Military and Veterans Issues Post-traumatic stress Sexual Assault and Abuse Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Katherine Villard-Pichierri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114473790.

  • LMHC · Massachusetts · 10627 · Expires December 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Katherine Villard-Pichierri

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

19 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Listens Anxiety Fantastic Supportive Easy Helpful Knowledgeable Easy to talk Amazing

She’s great! I appreciate our time together

Reviewed June 2024

Kate is awesome! I have been working with her for a year and a half and have had a lot of major life changes as well as family struggles that we have worked through together. She is kind and patient and gives a listening ear. Therapy is one major thing I decided to do for myself and I am learning about how important self care is through therapy and the tools in order to accomplish self care

Reviewed June 2024

I have been in therapy with Kate since January so for 10 months and it's the first time I have gone into therapy for myself for an extended period of time and taken control of my mental health. I really like Kate, she has a similar style to myself and is funny but takes my issues seriously and we problem solve how I can deal with serious situations. I have never felt talked over or belittled for my problems and its a good step for me as I navigate my early 20s

Reviewed November 2023

Katherine is amazing. She is so easy to talk to and very relatable. She makes my session go by so fast as I find it incredibly easy to talk to her. I am always writing to her and she gets back to me and offers feedback on what I have to say and I know that I can depend on her and her feedback.

Reviewed May 2023

Katherine always listens to me and talks me through situations that usually make me anxious so calmly. When I talk to her I don’t feel like I’m talking to a therapist. It’s more like a conversation with someone in your life you’ve known for a while and can trust.

Reviewed May 2023

Katherine is extremely knowledgeable, listens and engages. She is also very flexible with appointments.

Reviewed March 2023

Katherine is a great therapist. She is responsive and has been so helpful.

Reviewed March 2023

Katherine is a very empathetic and curious listener. She offers solid advice and feedback which was very helpful.

Reviewed February 2023

She always listens to me and gives me great advice on how to handle certain situations in my life. She’s very relatable and it feels like I’m just having a normal conversation with a friend.

Reviewed December 2022

Katherine has been really great. Her approach has helped me figure things out and she is very supportive. I really like the flexibility of our appointments as well.

Reviewed December 2022

Katherine is incredibly responsive and follows up in a very supportive way. She is an excellent match for me and I am glad I reached out for counselling.

Reviewed November 2022

Katherine is a great listener and really makes me feel understood!

Reviewed September 2022

I felt validated and affirmed after speaking with Katherine. She is knowledgeable, friendly, compassionate and kind. I'm looking forward to the journey ahead as we navigate all the feelings and thoughts of my everyday struggles.

Reviewed August 2022

Kate has been a great help. In my time throughout therapy my life has been thrown a whole bunch of curveballs and with time and the help of Kate I was able to overcome those obstacles and better myself mentally and physically. I cannot thank Kate enough for all that she has done for me over these past few months, I feel like a completely different human in all the best ways.

Reviewed August 2022

She has been kind, supportive and understanding. She makes me feel very comfortable.

Reviewed July 2022

She listens and respond fast

Reviewed November 2021

Kate is fantastic. Our conversations feel productive and real. She asks great questions that help me understand my own thinking and motivations. Working with her for the last month has clearly improved my ability to deal with my feelings at home and work. It's making a difference!

Reviewed August 2021

Katherine is very empathic and explains her train of thought well.

Reviewed August 2021

She has been attentive and reaches out to me when I haven’t been corresponding. She’s is fantastic.

Reviewed February 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Katherine Villard-Pichierri offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Katherine Villard-Pichierri works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Katherine Villard-Pichierri speak?

Katherine Villard-Pichierri speaks English.

How many years of experience does Katherine Villard-Pichierri have?

Katherine Villard-Pichierri has 10 years of experience.

Where is Katherine Villard-Pichierri licensed to practice?

Katherine Villard-Pichierri is licensed to practice in Massachusetts.

Does Katherine Villard-Pichierri accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Katherine Villard-Pichierri accepts 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 BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Katherine Villard-Pichierri offer?

Katherine Villard-Pichierri offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Katherine Villard-Pichierri?

Katherine Villard-Pichierri can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Katherine Villard-Pichierri?

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