Kathryn “Kat” Conour, LMFT
Empowering you to face difficult truths, embrace a more expansive sense of self, & grow toward what holds meaning for you.
Therapist in Asheville & Online Across NC + CA
I help individuals, couples, & families who…
Are open to seeing themselves as agents of change in their own lives
Are open to being self-reflective, taking and giving feedback, and examining challenging aspects of themselves
Often feel like they don’t fit in—perhaps because of their experience of gender, sexuality, relationship structure, race, culture, ethnicity, ability, or other aspect of their identity
Are deep thinkers and feelers, intuitive, and care about how they contribute to our world
Are creatives, leaders and managers, or therapists and healing arts practitioners who want to share their gifts with the world
Desire to show up with integrity and have more meaningful & connected relationships
…to align their lives with their values & find the fulfillment they’ve been missing.
SPECIALTIES INCLUDE…
My Approach
Let’s find ways to co-create with reality on its own terms.
Through the work we’ll do together, you’ll start to see how accepting reality—just as it is—can be incredibly freeing. Because when you can face what’s really going on inside, it opens the door to true empowerment. As you hone your awareness of how you’re thinking, feeling, and being, you’ll feel better equipped to build a life that’s true to who you are, even when that means leaning into discomfort. And I’ll be right here with you, helping you navigate that discomfort, so you can grow into who you know you can be.
Therapy with me is…
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We'll approach this work as a series of experiments: asking important questions, exploring different answers, trying new approaches out, noticing what happens, and learning from it—whether a success or not. I’m here to put our minds together in service of what you’ve come to work on, offer real-time feedback and reflection, and practice new tools and skills with you. This is a space where we can be honest with each other, get curious, and embrace the possibilities that lie ahead.
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Each of our sessions will be personalized to you and your unique experiences. Some days, we may dive deep into the origins of the beliefs and stories you hold about yourself and the world, and others we might explore your emotions or somatic sensations in the present—the place where change actually happens. I have a variety of approaches to help guide our work, and no two sessions will look or feel exactly the same. I’ll check in regularly to ensure we're on the right track, adjusting our direction or approach whenever needed.
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Our work together will take into account how your unique and overlapping personal and social identities— like culture, race, gender, sexuality, and more—shape your experiences. We’ll also look at the systemic contexts—such as family systems, social structures and institutions—that affect the strengths, challenges, and opportunities you face. I’m here to help you navigate these complexities in a way that feels validating and empowering in helping you reach your goals.
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Together, we’ll explore the patterns that show up in how you relate to others, which often stem from your early experiences. These patterns may be repeating themselves in your current life, and as we work to trace them back, we’ll also pay attention to how you and I connect in the room. You can think of our relationship as a way to practice the kinds of interactions you want to have in your other relationships. Our reflection on the past and its influence on the present can help you gain new insights and make future choices with greater clarity.
Training & Education
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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #20463 in North Carolina since 2025
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #116696 in California since 2019
MA Integral Counseling Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies, 2015
BA Political Studies, Minor Spanish, Pitzer College, 2006
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RYT-500, E-RYT200, YACEP with Yoga Alliance
Fundamentally Satir Family Therapy Intensive with the Virginia M. Satir Center
Fundamentals of Supervision with American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
Foundations in Supervision with Therapist Development Center
MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD for Communities of Color Training Program with Lykos/MAPS
KRIYA Ketamine Research Institute Ketamine Study Group
Alchemy Community Therapy Center Ketamine-assisted Therapy Training
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) for Couples Core Training with David Mars, PhD
Essentials of Hakomi Mindfulness-Based Experiential Therapy with Rob Fisher, LMFT
Grief Facilitator Training & Teen Group Facilitation with Tu Nidito Children & Family Services
Grief Facilitator Training & subsequent Trainer with Josie’s Place for Bereaved Youth & Families
Two years 1:1 training in Awareness Continuum Meditation (ACM) with Dr. Annick Safken at Southwest Center of Human Inquiry
Over 1,000 hours of studies in yoga & eastern wisdom traditions, including the Anusara Yoga, YogaHour, & AcroYoga methods as well as yoga philosophy with various Vedic, Tantric, & Buddhist teachers & scholars
Biodynamic Craniosacral I & II with Dr. Maureen Schwehr, NMD, CST-D
Over 17 years of training with several psychedelic & plant medicine traditions
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American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (AAMFT)
North Carolina Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (NCAMFT)
California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)
East Bay CAMFT
San Francisco CAMFT
Big Tent Ketamine Community
Bay Area Open Minds
Gaylesta
Yoga Alliance
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Featured Speaker, “Psychedelic Capitalism and the Sacred” film, Rebel Wisdom, 2022.
Speaker, “Starting the Work Within”, Horizons’ Psychedelic Business Forum, 2021.
Panelist, “Why Build an Ethical Psychedelic Ecosystem”, Horizons’ Psychedelic Business Forum, 2021.
Panelist, “Diversity, Equity, & Access,” Psychedelia Conference, Pacifica University, 2021.
Co-Author, North Star Ethics Pledge, North Star Project, 2020.
Featured Speaker, North Star Ethics Pledge Launch, Psychedelic Liberty Summit, 2020.
Co-Author, “A North Star for the Emerging Psychedelics Industry,” MAPS Bulletin, 2020.
Panelist, “Diversity, Equity & Access in Psychedelic Medicine,” Chacruna Institute, 2020.
Executive Producer, We Will Call It Pala, Auryn Project, 2019.
Co-Author, “Toward an Ethos of Equity & Inclusion in the Psychedelic Movement,” Chacruna Institute, 2019.
