Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, or trauma? You don't have to face these challenges alone. As a therapist specializing in these areas, I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Together, we will work towards understanding the root causes of your challenges and developing personalized strategies to help you overcome them. I invite you to reach out and schedule a session. You deserve to live a life filled with peace, joy, and fulfillment. Let's work together to make that a reality.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Many people who have never participated in a therapy session wonder what it will be like. Will I ask you a lot of questions about your feelings? Will I ask you to discuss your fears? Will you have to talk about your childhood? The truth is that different therapists handle their first therapy sessions differently. They may even encourage you to ask them questions about their lives, training, or experiences in the first session. A Timeline of Your First Therapy Session We'll most likely spend the first part of your therapy session getting to know one another. Your relationship with me is just any other—it may work best if we're able to connect with one another on a personal level initially. You don’t have to leap into your deepest darkest secrets immediately—feel free to talk through your favorite book or the movie you saw last week as a way to get a sense of how we will communicate with one another. I will need to know why you’re seeking therapy. I may ask what kinds of needs or issues you’d like to address in your treatment together as well as what you’ve done to manage your mental health in the past. I may want to talk through what worked and what didn’t to get an understanding of how best to help you. As a secondary part of understanding what you need from therapy, I may ask some of the following questions: Have you attended therapy in the past? What are your symptoms? Do you have any mental health issues in your family history? How is your home life? Do you have a history of suicidal ideation? Do you have a history of self-harm? What do you hope to get from therapy? What do you want to accomplish in sessions? The most important thing to do after your first therapy session is check in with yourself. Ask yourself how you felt your first session went, and see how you would feel about going to another session with me. Remember: there’s no such thing as a one-session cure, so you may feel a little better or relieved, but your symptoms won’t immediately disappear. Consider how you felt about me specifically. Did you feel comfortable talking with me? Did you feel like the two of us could work together over a long-term time frame? Therapy is an incredibly individualized process, so not every therapist is going to be the right fit for you. It’s okay if you don't think we are a good fit!

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Over the past few years, I have provided exceptional support to my clients through active listening, empathy, building strong connections, non-judgmental guidance, personalized interventions, effective communication, and a sincere commitment to understanding and aiding in their healing journey. I prioritize professional boundaries and self-awareness in all interactions.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I utilize evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to help you navigate through your addiction, a family member's addiction, anxiety, depression, or overall lack of self-efficacy and/or confidence.

About Tamara Catalano