Kat Parker, BSW, MSW, RSW

Offers Virtual appointments only
  • Social Worker
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 16 ratings.
Accepting new patients

Provider information

Description

Kat is a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work. Kat has been working in the field of eating disorders for over four years, with some of their most recent work experience being with the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

Kat supports **Adults, and teens (15 y.o+)** through many challenges such as:
- Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating Recovery
- Body image concerns
- Mood and Anxiety 
- Trauma 
- Chronic Illness
- Intuitive Eating 
- Life Transitions 
- 2SLGBTQIA+ Identities 
- ADHD/Neurodivergence

Conditions

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Binge eating disorder (eating disorders)
  • Body Image
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Trauma

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
Closed

Services

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational interviewing

Clientele

  • Adults (18+)​
  • LGBTQ2+

Languages spoken

  • English

Professional designations

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Summary

Virtual (Ontario) and In-person (Ottawa) appointments 

WE WANT TO HELP YOU DISCOVER HOW TO NOURISH YOUR BODY WITHOUT GUILT, SHAME OR RESTRICTIONS.

The Balanced Practice fills in the gap between nutrition and psychology to help you heal your relationship with food & your body so you can start living the life you really want.

We specialize in:

- Eating Disorders
- Disordered Eating
- Emotional Eating
- Intuitive Eating
- Body image
- Trauma

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
Closed

Services & supplies

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Art therapy
  • Chronic disease prevention & managements
  • Clinical nutrition
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Cognitive processing therapy
  • Compassion-focused therapy
  • Diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension management
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Emotionally focused therapy
  • Evaluation
  • Existential therapy
  • Family systems therapy
  • Infant eating
  • Interpersonal psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Narrative therapy
  • Person-centered therapy
  • Positive psychology
  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Strength-based therapy
  • Trauma informed care
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
Closed

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
Closed