Toria Caton
"Hello, my name is Toria Caton, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in NEW York and Connecticut with over 15 years of clinical experience providing compassionate and effective therapeutic services.I work with individual , families and couples offering a safe and supportive space where clients can explore challenges , build understanding and foster personal growth . My approach is collaborative and client - centered , with a focus on helping clients develop insight , resilience and meaningful change. offering compassionate and effective therapy services. I am based in both New York and Connecticut and provide convenient telehealth sessions to clients throughout the state. My practice focuses on supporting individuals, families, and couples navigating challenging emotional landscapes. I specialize in helping people overcome anxiety, depression, and relationship and family difficulties, creating a safe and supportive space for growth. In my sessions, I primarily utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Strength Base Modalities to focus on" what is right not wrong "I empower my clients to gain a deeper understanding of their emotions, develop coping strategies, and actively work toward achieving their therapeutic goals .
I create a supportive , empathetic and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel genuinely heard , understood and culturally acknowledge .
First session
My first session i will focus on understanding what is currently happening in your life and what led you to seek therapy. We will discuss your expectation s of therapy and me as your therapist , as well as treatment goals . I will primarily listen during the session to gain better understanding of your experience . If we determine that we are a good fit , we will then discuss the next step for treatment
Strengths
I create a supportive , empathetic and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel genuinely heard , understood and culturally acknowledge . Many of my clients share that they enjoy speaking to me because I foster a space that feels safe , authentic and respectful.As a result clients often experience a sense of relief earlier int the process and demonstrate meaningful growth and positive outcomes as they progress through t therapy
Ideal clients
I work well with clients who want to see real results and are willing to face and process experiences or emotional spaces they may have avoided or found difficult to revisit . Therapist with me is collaborative journey one that values trust , showing up consistently and being honest about concerns questions, doubts, and fears . Together we work through the challenges at a pace that feels safe and empowering with the goal of fostering healing , growth , and lasting change .
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I Utilize this treatment method as a guide to connect the how situations can trigger thoughts , emotions and leads to behavior. This guide allows us to work on understanding these connections
Couples Counseling
We work together as a team to learn those triggers or break down in the relationships and assist on how to get back on track
Strength-Based
This method allows us to understand your strengths and use those power tools for healing , growth and problem solving
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Black / African American
Hispanic / Latinx
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
Other specialties
Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Family Therapy
Health/Medical Issues
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
ConnecticutLicense 58.013053
New YorkLicense 087325