Katie Peel

Katie (she/her) is a graduate student at NC State University, pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies (2005) and a Master of Arts in International Development (2011) with a focus on global health. After nearly two decades working in international public health to support underserved and under-resourced populations in Africa, she is pivoting from a macro- level global health setting to a local, individual-level space by committing to a path towards becoming a therapist. Through her own lived experiences as a safe space for friends and family who have undergone perinatal loss and obstetric trauma, doula training, and international reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health programming, she is passionate about physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well- being during these critical life chapters. Ultimately, Katie is dedicated to supporting clients through a holistic and integrated approach, walking alongside them through an individualized continuum of healing.

 

Katie’s professional background has nurtured an enhanced sensitivity to cultural differences, provided her with the opportunity to navigate individuals and communities through oppressive systems, and engendered a powerful calling to prioritize mental health needs for those most vulnerable.

 

As our administrative coordinator, Katie supports both our clients and clinicians behind the scenes to ensure smooth operations and experience.​