As a licensed therapist, I bring two decades of compassionate, culturally responsive counseling experience. My practice centers on supporting individuals through life's complex challenges, with a deep commitment to holistic healing and personal growth.
I specialize in addressing stress, anxiety, grief, career transitions, and multicultural concerns, offering a warm and affirming therapeutic space.
My approach honors each client's unique journey, focusing on areas like self-love, communication, social connections, life purpose, and personal empowerment.
I understand the intricate ways personal experiences intersect with broader social dynamics, particularly for individuals navigating identity, workplace, and systemic challenges.
Drawing from extensive clinical expertise, I provide supportive guidance for diverse concerns including relationship dynamics, workplace stress, midlife transitions, family systems, and individual emotional wellness.
My goal is to create a collaborative, respectful environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal transformation.
I look forward to working together in helping you become a better you each day.
Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Services offered
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License information
IL LCSW 149.029980
FL LCSW SW8298
Reviews
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She is always concerned and works with me to help with the issue.She is polite and knowledgeable
Written on Feb 07, 2026 after therapy with Catovia for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Catovia has honestly been such a big help and continues to be. She has supported me through some dark moments and helped me stay sane when things felt overwhelming. She’s helped me differentiate between being aware and overthinking, which has made such a difference. I’m learning to set boundaries without apologizing for them and to embrace my life a little more every day. I’m really grateful for her patience and the way she shows up for me.
Written on Dec 07, 2025 after therapy with Catovia for 1 year on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
My therapist, Catovia Rayner, is helping me immensely. She listens and offers different ways to think about things. I feel like she understands me.
Written on Nov 16, 2025 after therapy with Catovia for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and parenting issues
Listens and offers tools and strategies for clients
Written on Nov 03, 2025 after therapy with Catovia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
She is helpful, available, and present
Written on Oct 18, 2025 after therapy with Catovia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Very patient and knowledgeable
Written on Sep 09, 2025 after therapy with Catovia for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Catovia Rayner is professional while still relatable in a more casual setting. She's able to listen and make suggestions without making me feel judged. She also provides several different suggestions so that we can figure out which mental tool works best for me.
Written on Sep 01, 2025 after therapy with Catovia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Catovia is exactly what my nervous system needs to manage day to day. I can't thank her enough for her wisdom, affirmations, and efforts that have made me see the other side of pain after each session. She's truly a gift.
Written on Aug 14, 2025 after therapy with Catovia for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She’s awesome so far.
Written on May 18, 2025 after therapy with Catovia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Cat is empathetic and a wonderful listener. She intuitively knows when to keep our sessions more lighthearted and also when I need space to cry freely. She has seen the depths of my anxiety and the vulnerability of my position at any given point in the year we've been meeting. I am always met with great care. I am so grateful for her help.
Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with Catovia for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Cat has been pretty amazing this far. I’m a newer patient, and she made me feel very welcomed and at ease. 3000% a safe space. Great listener, really helps me stay accountable, and it might seem silly but I love that she sends me worksheets! Taking time, even if it’s only here and there through the busy work week to keep working on myself has been extremely helpful in keeping perspective in stressful situations and big corporate girl feelings!!
Written on Apr 19, 2025 after therapy with Catovia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Catovia was great and very helpful! She is a great listener and has helpful suggestions. She helped me get through an uncertain time.
Written on Feb 27, 2025 after therapy with Catovia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is amazing truly no doubt
Written on Feb 27, 2025 after therapy with Catovia for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
From the first session, Catovia makes the environment feel safe and calm, where I can open up and share my concerns, struggles and questions. The sessions are timely, the interaction online is well structured and easy to navigate.
I receive information worksheets as homework to complete, which provide additional support information for the topic discussed in a certain session. Catovia follows up with an encouraging message asking me feedback about the worksheets I just completed and if I have follow up questions.
I made the right choice in reaching out to BetterHelp for support in this area of my life.
Written on Jan 19, 2025 after therapy with Catovia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She is great. She listens, and helps with the things I want help with without judgement
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Catovia for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and anger management
She is a great therapist. Listens, offers advice, and communicates. Thank you for all that you do.
Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is professional and knowledgeable of the grief process.Easy to talk to & encourages deep emotions being brought to the surface.
Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Catovia and I have had two sessions so far. She is clear, to the point, discerning, and great at listening. I would recommend her to anyone. The last two sessions have been a big help and after applying her suggestions I see improvements in my emotions.
Written on Nov 05, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
If you need someone that is patient understanding and helpful. This is her
Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Catovia is amazing and is helping me through an uncomfortable and difficult transition in my life. I can't thank her enough. She really knows how to listen to you and put what you're feeling into words, which has been so healing.
Written on Nov 02, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Cat is simply awesome and very wise.
Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
My experience with Catovia has been a positive experience.
Catovia is engaged, knowledgeable, and she has provided helpful information.
I am happy to refer Better Help to others.
Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Only 2 sessions in & I am already noticing a major difference in my mindset and applying the things she is suggesting that will help! Awesome listener
Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is a great listener! Her ability to structure our calls and create goals to help me is much appreciated. Her personality and professionalism creates a therapeutic environment that I enjoy. Great therapist!
Written on Sep 27, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Has been a huge help with everything by listening to me and having me identify what my values are.
Written on Sep 10, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She listens and supports me, I really appreciate her.
Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Catovia has been a great listener, professional and caring. Look forward to our meetings every week.
Written on Jul 30, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Ms. Rayner is an absolute sweet-heart. Professional but doesnt make you feel small in any way, very down to Earth and feels like you are simply keeping accountability with a friend. Thank you for being such a joyful person and providing me tools to get through this rough patch, I don't want to ever be in the same position, but if I do I will certainly feel better equipped. I put off seeing a therapist for the bad rap it has been given, but this was completely the opposite. I felt encouraged, loved, and that I was given attainable goals and very practical steps to walk through this time! Thank you, you are a blessing Ms. Rayner!
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
She is absolutely fantastic! Very caring. Good at getting to the root of the issue and asking thoughtful, well timed questions. The questions help identify unhealthy patterns in the moment and provide helpful ways to correct and improve.
Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Catovia totally got my right from the first conversation. She has really helped me picked though the landmine that is my life. She helps me to see where I need to look and had guided me ever so gently. I feel more confident, much happier and more secure over the time we have been working together. She has been a great asset to my mental health.
Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very good listener
Written on Apr 18, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
I think that Catovia is a good therapist easy to talk to and listens. No complaints.
Written on Mar 06, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and career difficulties
Ms. Rayner is a wonderful listener and poses great questions that get you to think deeper. She is attentive and provides great resources to help her clients. I look forward to speaking with her weekly! I'm in a much better space because of her support.
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Catovia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Catovia is great. She is sincere and very funny. I laughed and cried many times on our first session.
Written on Nov 06, 2023 after therapy with Catovia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
For a while I doubted therapy. I wanted to believe in it. It wasn’t until I came upon my current therapist Catovia Rayner. She has helped my growth. Bring the therapy sessions advice to into my daily tasks. I feel challenged, I feel myself growing. I’m grateful I hope that everyone finds an amazing therapist like this.
Written on Oct 25, 2023 after therapy with Catovia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching,
Catovia is amazing. She is extremely warm, kind and empathetic. She is probably the best listener I've ever had the pleasure of meeting but also balances that so well with an ability to ask very thoughtful follow-up questions, offer new perspectives, challenge my thinking in ways that are positive and beneficial...and so much more! Anybody would be very lucky to have Catovia as their therapist.
Written on Sep 07, 2023 after therapy with Catovia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
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