I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in Colorado, specializing in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on creating a compassionate, affirming space where clients can explore their unique challenges and strengths. I have extensive experience addressing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, addiction, and major life transitions.
I take an integrative, trauma-informed approach that blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Family Systems Therapy to support emotional regulation, relational balance, and meaningful growth. My practice is deeply committed to understanding each person’s individual journey. I work collaboratively with clients to develop personalized strategies for healing, growth, and self-discovery, offering a supportive and non-judgmental environment for exploration.
I am particularly passionate about working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, older adults, and those experiencing significant life changes. My work emphasizes values-based living, emotional resilience, and holistic well-being—helping clients move from survival patterns toward intentional, fulfilling lives. Drawing from Positive Psychology and strengths-based perspectives, I strive to empower clients to cultivate self-awareness, self-compassion, and confidence in their capacity for change. I view therapy as a collaborative and creative process—a space where people can rediscover their strengths, rewrite their stories, and realign their lives with integrity, connection, and purpose.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
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Catherine is amazing! She has helped me navigate a very challenging time of life with coping skills that have helped immensely
Written on Aug 17, 2025 after therapy with Catherine for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
I’m happy with my sessions
Written on Jul 22, 2025 after therapy with Catherine for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Catherine is very kind and organized, very forward with her understanding of topics, and easy to communicate with. She can make someone feel loved and secure, with a focus on positivity and gratefulness, while also being inspiring to continue progress. One of the best therapists I've ever had.
Written on Mar 26, 2025 after therapy with Catherine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is wise and great.
Written on Mar 06, 2025 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, and career difficulties