I am a licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients overcome symptoms associated with OCD, PTSD, depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, motivation for life changes, self-esteem, and confidence.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Exposure and Response Prevention therapy which is a therapy mainly used for anxiety, OCD, and phobias. I utilize a person-centered approach which meets you where you are and provides you with unconditional positive regard and acceptance.
It is an honor for me to walk alongside you and support the changes you would like to see in your life. It takes strength and courage to start the counseling process however you have already taken the first step! I look forward to meeting you.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NJ LPC 37PC01020300
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She actually treats you like a real human
She’s kind and gentle yet helps you discover hard truths
Written on Jul 30, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem