Katie Parker, MA, LPC, NCC (she/her)

Offering virtual services in Colorado, Arkansas, and New Jersey, Katie Parker is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with a deep passion for helping individuals overcome eating disorders.

She recently moved to beautiful Northwest Arkansas from Denver with her partner, Max, and their cat and dog. Katie holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC, where she also pursued a minor in Neuroscience and published research in the journal Physiology and Behavior.

Her early research experiences fueled her desire to impact lives through counseling, leading her to pursue a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL.

In Chicago, Katie gained extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in both community mental health and private practice settings. Her work encompassed a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, victims of abuse, and developmental disorders. This diverse background laid a strong foundation for her specialized focus on eating disorders.

While living in Colorado, Katie worked in various settings, including inpatient, residential, and partial hospital programs, treating children, adolescents, and adults with eating disorders. She collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support individuals across the spectrum of disordered eating, from early stages to life-threatening conditions.

Her eating disorder expertise includes treating anorexia, orthorexia, binge eating disorder, and bulimia. Katie's approach involves providing therapy and support to individuals and their families, empowering them with the knowledge and skills to effectively care for their loved ones.

Katie also has significant experience addressing comorbid mental health conditions such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, depression, and trauma-related issues. Her holistic and compassionate approach ensures that her clients receive comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs.

In her free time, Katie enjoys being out in nature and exploring new places.