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Katrina Lawson-Bates, MSW, LCSWA

  • Compassionate
  • Patient
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  • Resilient
  • Humorous

Katrina Lawson-Bates

MSW, LCSWA

Staff Therapist

Katrina is a dedicated counselor and social worker with over 25 years of experience supporting children, families, and communities. Known for her compassion, patience, and thoughtfulness, Katrina is committed to helping others build confidence and find hope. Above all, she values family, connection, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of others. She earned her master’s degree in social work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University in New York, N.Y.

Katrina was inspired to become a counselor because she has always had a deep desire to help others feel heard, understood, and supported. Throughout her life, she has seen how much people can struggle silently and understands how important it is to have someone who listens without judgment and truly cares. Her experiences, both personal and professional, have shown her how powerful it can be to guide someone through their challenges, remind them of their strengths, and help them rediscover hope.

For Katrina, counseling is not just a career; it’s a calling to make a difference in people’s lives by walking with them through their hardest moments and celebrating their growth and healing. Her ultimate goal as a counselor is to empower individuals and families to overcome challenges, build resilience, and reach their full potential. She strives to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, valued, and inspired to make positive changes in their lives. Ultimately, she wants to make a meaningful difference by helping others find hope, confidence, and lasting well-being.

Outside of work, she enjoys supporting her daughter at softball games, spending quality time with her family, traveling, reading, exercising, and listening to music to relax and recharge.

“I was drawn to Little Counseling because it offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, and everyone I’ve met has been so welcoming and supportive. It feels like a place where both clients and staff can truly thrive.”

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We are devoted to bettering our company so we've established affiliations with industry partners. These organizations elevate our services by keeping us informed of new regulations and breakthroughs in our field.

American Counseling Association
Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling
North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Notice

A Little Counseling, PLLC open for in-office appointments. We continue to take the Coronavirus (COVID-19) threat very seriously and we are committed to putting forth our best effort to keeping our office as sanitary as possible. For the safety of our clients and staff we have come up with the following plan which will be carried out until further notice:

While we strive to do everything in our control to keep our office safe. We also kindly ask that anyone with even the smallest symptom of illness call and cancel your appointment or utilize Telehealth sessions. If anyone would like to reschedule their appointment to an earlier time, please call us at 919-296-8100.

Thank you- Bri-Ann Richter-Abitol

Office Closed Today, February 20, 2025

Due to ice on the roads, our offices are closed today. Please call to schedule a telehealth appointment with your counselor.

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