About

Hi there, my name is Katie Ference. I am a licensed therapist (LCMHC-A) in the state of North Carolina. Outside of my profession, I am a cat mom (see them below), florist, mini golf enthusiast, dancer, PhD candidate, wife, and chronic gamer. And now, the founder of The Autonomy Project!

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The Autonomy Project is one of my biggest dreams. I want to create an educational mental health space where people can learn and not be afraid to ask questions. I am very lucky to already do that with my clients day to day, but I want to expand that through this project. My clincial approach is based on the belief that mental health care thrives on these two things; understanding of oneself and their patterns, and the skills to cope and grow.

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Throughout the ups and downs of my life, three things have remained true- knowledge is power. Having a greater understanding of myself is power. And obtaining these two things take a lot of work. 

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I wanted to create a space to facilitate this process for people. It is not meant to replace therapy or one's on self reflection, but it is meant to provide knowledge, different perspectives, and skills. I have a background studying and a large interest in high demand relationships, religions, and organizations. I have been in my own high demand relationships as well. I have found that autonomy and agency are skills that very few bring to the forefront. So it was time to open up the conversation. 

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I decided The Autonomy Project was the perfect place to do this. It could be a place where there are articles, worksheets, and interviews that offer a different perspective and skills to, well, build autonomy. 

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At the end of the day, I want people to know they have a choice and that they are capable of making that choice. I want to help provide information so that they can make informed choices, whatever that choice may be. If this work even helps one person, I will thrilled. So all that said, thank you for visiting The Autonomy Project. I hope you find what you're looking for.

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