I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in the St. Louis, Missouri area. My experience is varied across clients and settings. I have worked with children as young as three years old and clients who are well into their golden years. Presenting issues have also varied and include substance use, trauma, sex-trafficking, gender identity, self-harm, relationships, depression, anxiety, guilt/shame, and grief. Some of my experience has been in private practice and some in residential settings.
I am very aware and respectful of cross-cultural factors and the unique types of trauma that people experience. The approach I take with clients will vary, depending on the need of the client. I am trained in EMDR, certified in DBT and TF-CBT, and use other modalities, such as SFBT and CBT. It is important to me that each individual be provided with the approach that best suits his/her/their needs.
Together, we will determine a plan that is just right for you.
It takes a lot of strength and courage to take the first step toward empowerment, fulfillment, happiness, or whatever it is you’re looking for that will create a life worth living. Congratulations on taking that step by being here! I am ready and willing to walk that path with you, support you, and empower you on that journey, and I can’t wait to cheer you on and watch you thrive.
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress
MO LPC 2015029907
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Cathy gets me .. pretty awesome !
Written on Jul 17, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Cathy understands me so clearly and allows me the opportunity to get to know myself better.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
I have found my sessions to be incredibly helpful. I reached out initially due to a major stressor in my career. They were able to help me organize my thoughts and emotions. I was able to work through the issues and now continue to help with ongoing life day to day struggles. It’s been really helpful!
Written on Jul 05, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Cathy is amazing. Honestly don’t know what I would do without her advice and expertise. She gives me such a better outlook on the situation I’m in and has really helped me overcome a lot.
Written on Jun 27, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Love her!
Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cathy is professional and personable. As someone who avoided therapy for much of my life, I found her sense of humor and humility to be relaxing. She listens, relates, and doesn’t make you feel guilt for how you feel or how you see a situation. She does give an honest portrait of your situation and gives you tools to help you address and move beyond your challenges. That was big for me. I wanted action steps and she delivered with simple things to start and then we built upon that foundation. I couldn’t encourage meeting with her more and my wife and I hope to start couples sessions with her soon.
Written on Jun 22, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management