Specialized Therapy with Kate Gotelli, LCSW, SEP | Chapel Hill & NC TelehealtH

​Advanced Trauma Resolution & Relational Therapy

Founded by Kate Gotelli, LCSW, SEP, Mindful Awakening, PLLC provides a sanctuary for adults seeking deep healing, nervous system regulation, and relational transformation. As a fully licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina (License #C003625) with nearly three decades of experience since graduating with my MSW in 1996, I help individuals and partners break distressing cycles, process trauma, and restore deep relational trust.

My mission is to help you move beyond surface-level symptom management and step into a life of authentic resilience.
True healing requires an advanced lens that addresses the mind, the body, and the dynamics of your relationships.
​To support this deep level of transformation, I provide evidence-based interventions across three specialized pillars of care:
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  • Certified EMDR Therapy: Systematically processes stuck, painful memories and cognitive triggers to reduce their emotional charge and rewire negative core beliefs.
  • Somatic Experiencing® (SEP): Tracks and releases the physical survival energy (fight, flight, or freeze) trapped in your nervous system to restore a deep baseline of internal safety.
  • Sex, Couples, & Relational Counseling: Navigates complex relational distress, breaks painful communication cycles, addresses sexual intimacy challenges, and rebuilds secure attachment for partners.

Whether you prefer the immersive experience of in-person therapy at my Chapel Hill office or the flexibility of secure telehealth across North Carolina, specialized support is available.

Mindfully Awaken

  • To awaken to your life is to become conscious in the here and now, honoring everything that has led you to this moment. 
  • To live wholeheartedly is to live without shame or the fear of being your fullest, most authentic Self.
  • Show Up, Be Seen, and Live Brave™ as you learn and practice non-judgmental awareness, embrace your inherent worth, and build a full and meaningful life.

LIVE COURAGEOUSLY
Is it time for a change?  Many of my clients come to me when they are:
  • Ready to live more authentically and align their choices with their core values.
  • Struggling with shame or feelings of unworthiness and looking to rebuild their sense of Self.
  • Wanting to heal from the impact of trauma and do so in a safe, supportive space.
  • Navigating life transitions, loss, or relationship difficulties.
  • Seeking deeper connection and resolution around sex and intimacy.
  • Managing anxiety or depression that feels like it’s holding them back. ​

YOU ARE NOT ALONE
You don't have to carry the weight alone. ​Taking the step to find an experienced therapist is a courageous act of self-care. Together, we can work through these challenges to establish lasting wellness and help you reclaim your life.​

INVEST IN YOURSELF - Reclaim Your Life

"Your sacred space is where you can find yourself over and over again.”   ​​~ Joseph Campbell ~ 
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Choosing therapy is a powerful investment in yourself. You are dedicating your time, energy, and heart to this process, and you deserve to see that commitment translate into real-life change. My intention is for this space to not only inform you but also inspire you towards the positive growth you’re seeking.

Together, we will:
  • Uncover and strengthen the internal tools you already possess while expanding your acceptance of Self.
  • Deepen your connection with yourself and those around you.
  • Integrate your past into a life lived with more presence, purpose, and authenticity.​​​​

​"Now and then man catches a glimpse of his real self and becomes speechless with wonder.  At such times he swims in an ocean of joy.  It is like suddenly meeting a dear relative."  ~ Sri Ramakrishna ~ 
Mindful Awakening, PLLC | Kate Gotelli, LCSW, SEP
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (North Carolina License #C003625)
📍 Chapel Hill, NC & Telehealth Across North Carolina
📞 [919-525-1743] | ✉️ [[email protected]]
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