Katherine Wikrent Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor

Katherine Wikrent, Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, PLC9661 is practicing under the supervision of Amanda Elise Dossaji (Louisiana, LPC-S, 5112) at Brightside Therapy Collective.

Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.

I can help you understand you and your loved ones better. My clients find this helps them overcome recurring problems in their relationships with partners, family, and friends. In our first sessions, we'll figure out what matters to you and what success means to you, in your own words. We'll set clear goals and create a plan. I'll check in with you regularly to make sure you're making progress.

"Maybe in Another Life" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The story opens with a choice: to go home after a night out with one person, or with another. From there, the book opens two timelines that follow the protagonist's life across the years as the monumental consequences of that small decision play out. Though her life looks drastically different in the two scenarios, the protagonist closes each timeline reminiscing about her past and thinking, "How lucky am I, to be this person that I am, to live this life that I live, and to be with this partner that I am." We spend a lot of time worrying about making the "right" choices, but, in the end, so much of our happiness depends on us choosing to be happy. We have control of very few things in this world, but we do have control over choosing to appreciate our lives in all their weird, messy, unpredictable, up-and-down glory. We can choose to be the heroes of our own stories and choose joy and gratitude, no matter what challenges we are dealt in this game of life.

You're stuck in this constant anxiety loop, trying to be perfect and please everyone. It’s messing with your ability to set boundaries and speak up. Self-doubt is wreaking havoc on your relationships and sex life. Whether you're a couple trying to get closer or coming into therapy solo to embrace your true self, you deserve help to become more assertive, connect deeply, and ditch the people-pleasing and perfectionism trap. Imagine a future where you’re genuinely happy, confident, and totally yourself. Picture confidently speaking up, enjoying better relationships, and living your best life. Let’s make that happen together! You’re in the right place if you’re queer, neurodivergent, kinky, polyamorous, a sex worker, or just proudly weird like me! Our sessions are all about being your full, fabulous self without judgment. Whether you're a glam Barbie or a Halloween black cat, I celebrate your uniqueness because I know what it's like to be different and LOVE IT! After our work, clients feel confident, manage anxiety, and thrive in their relationships. They embrace vulnerability and navigate ADHD, past trauma, and life changes with ease. Couples enjoy spicier intimacy and tackle communication and conflict like pros. Email me today to set up a first session or free consult, because you deserve a life that thrills you.