Meet Dr. Katherine Hyde Hensley, PsyD
Specialties: Maternal Mental Health, Fertility, Hormonal Transitions, Trauma & Grief, Life Transitions
Dr. Katherine Hyde Hensley brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work with women navigating life’s most challenging transitions. With a Doctorate in Psychology and an interdisciplinary specialization in Reproductive Social Justice, she approaches healing through a feminist lens that honors each woman’s innate strength and ability to grow.
Her therapeutic style blends Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), offering clients a balance of practical tools and deep emotional exploration. Katherine creates a safe and compassionate space where women can process their experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with their sense of empowerment.
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Specialties
Perinatal and Reproductive Mental Health
Katherine has extensive experience supporting women through infertility, pregnancy loss, and the emotional complexities of reproductive mental health. She offers compassionate, trauma-informed care for:
- Infertility and fertility challenges
- Miscarriage and pregnancy loss support
- Reproductive trauma and grief
As a certified birth, postpartum, and palliative doula, she deeply understands the emotional impact these experiences carry. Katherine is also a stillbirth mom to Helen, who was born at 38 weeks in 2005.
Clients who work with Katherine often find comfort in her women-centered approach, where their stories are heard without judgment and their struggles are met with validation. Her goal is to help women not only cope but also rediscover hope, connection, and confidence as they navigate motherhood and reproductive health.
Hormonal Transitions and Life Changes
From the emotional shifts of perimenopause to the identity shifts of From the emotional shifts of perimenopause to the identity shifts of menopause and empty nesting, hormonal transitions can bring unique challenges to women’s mental health. Katherine specializes in helping women manage:
- Mood changes, irritability, and anxiety during perimenopause
- Menopause-related mental health struggles
- Empty nester identity transitions
Her strengths-focused approach guides women to embrace this stage of life with clarity and self-compassion. Whether you are experiencing physical symptoms, adjusting to a new phase of parenting, or redefining your sense of purpose, Katherine helps you build resilience and move forward with confidence.
Grief and Trauma Healing
Loss, trauma, and significant life transitions can feel overwhelming, leaving many women unsure of where to begin. As a certified birth, postpartum, and palliative doula, she deeply understands the emotional impact these experiences carry. Katherine is also a stillbirth mom to Helen, who was born at 38 weeks in 2005.
Katherine is passionate about supporting women through:
- Trauma recovery
- Complicated grief
- Stillbirth and NICU loss
- Major life transitions and identity shifts
She offers both evidence-based coping strategies and a safe space to process deep emotions. Her empowerment-based care emphasizes that while grief and trauma may shape your story, they do not define you. Together, you will work toward rewriting your narrative, strengthening your emotional resilience, and moving forward in a way that aligns with your values and vision for healing.
Advocacy and Community Commitment
Beyond individual therapy, Katherine actively works to expand mental health care access across North Carolina. She serves as a Postpartum Support International board member and Ambassador to Healthy Birthday and March of Dimes, advocating for maternal mental health and equity in underserved communities. Her research on trauma-informed bereavement care and access to perinatal services in maternity deserts reflects her dedication to systemic change.
Begin Your Journey with Katherine
Dr. Katherine Hyde Hensley offers therapy that is collaborative, affirming, and tailored to your unique needs. Whether you are navigating reproductive health, hormonal transitions, or the weight of grief and trauma, Katherine provides a safe space to heal and grow.
If you are ready to take the next step, schedule a consultation today and begin your path toward renewed resilience and emotional well-being.
To schedule a free 15 minute consultation or for more information about payment options, see below.
Accepted Insurances
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BlueValue, Cigna, Evernorth, NC State Health Plan, United Health Care, and UMR. Accepts self-pay and offers sliding scale rates.
