Are you considering seeking out mental health resources but are unsure of what "counseling" entails? Would you like to learn more about how mental health counselors can support your well-being? Join APIA Scholars, Counselor Lindsey Parisi, and Psychologist & Interpersonal Violence Treatment (IPV) Coordinator Yuka Kato to gain a clearer understanding of mental health counseling and the resources that can best support you and your wellness.

Yuka Kato

• Yuka is a licensed psychologist and a social worker.  She is working at North Carolina State University Counseling Center as Interpersonal Violence Treatment Coordinator.  Her clinical interests Include: Working with students on issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, multicultural and diversity, vocational, and international students.  She strives to create a safe space for students to understand themselves and utilize own resources and strengths to improve overall well-being in mind and body.  Her approach to therapy is collaborative and integrative, including strengths-based, interpersonal, multicultural, and other strategies.  She grew up in Tokyo, Japan and is a native speaker of Japanese.  She loves walking and hiking in the nature, watching the sunset and the moon, reading, and traveling.

Lindsey Parisi

• Lindsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with individuals, couples, and groups. She tailors her clinical approach to students using person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused therapy. Her areas of special interest include college student development, self-exploration, outreach, mindfulness, anxiety, depression, cultural and identity concerns, advocacy, relationship issues, and crisis counseling. She is fluent in Cantonese Chinese.