Kate Hanson, LCSW

Yes! I use a HIPAA compliant version of Zoom to offer telehealth therapy throughout the state of North Carolina.

I am in-network with Aetna (and the State Health Plan), Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS), and Duke Employee Cigna plan. In addition, I can offer super-bills for out-of-network reimbursement 

Initial assessments (90 minutes) are $225 and individual therapy sessions (55 minutes) are $175. I do offer sliding scale options and can discuss these options.

While therapy focused on addressing eating disorders can vary by provider; typically many things are in common. In my approach, I focus on helping clients identifying eating disorder thoughts vs their self/internal values system, challenging eating disorder thoughts and behaviors, and work towards a more neutral, peaceful relationship with food. 

I work with Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge-eating disorders. I also work with clients that experience disordered eating symptoms who feel they don’t meet any one specific diagnosis. 

Yes! I believe in creating a cohesive, collaborative treatment team when treating an eating disorder. I typically work on a team with a dietitian, medication manager, and primary care provider. I prioritize engaging with team members to create and maintain a safe, supportive approach to eating disorder treatment. If you don’t have a treatment team, after our initial assessment, I often provide referrals to other providers in the community that specialize in your specific needs. 

Yes! I practice from the belief that you “can’t see an eating disorder” and that people of all sizes can experience an eating disorder. I frequently integrate intuitive eating principles and use a non-diet approach in my work. 

In my work with teenagers, I use a Family Based Treatment (FBT)-informed approach to encourage healing at home. I typically work with parents and teens together to prioritize addressing physical and mental health concerns as a family unit, with parents taking an active role in recovery. As a team, we work towards disrupting eating disorder behaviors and restoring physical health, with a long-term goal of your teen being able to eat independently with a long-term goal of supporting your teen in developing the skills to eat indepedently .