Hi, I’m Catherine! I became a counselor because I want to help people heal. I have served North Carolina as a Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) for 8 years, helping clients of all ages navigate mental health issues and life’s situations. Whatever their age, I aim to guide clients towards a more authentic and successful way of living. Many of my own experiences influenced my desire to help others. I utilize this empathy to offer clients the quality of treatment I would want.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we’ll begin building rapport while gathering history. You will be met with unconditional positive regard and empathy. We’ll discuss your reasons for coming to therapy, what you hope to change/gain, basically how you want to grow as a result of therapy. From this your treatment plan will be created, which serves as the roadmap for your therapy journey. Please note--Your first session might feel like a lot of you talking and me listening. That's because I need to gain a clear understanding of your experiences before offering feedback. In other words, gathering history will give me invaluable insight. Among other things, this insight will help me understand you, prevent me from making assumptions, and might even show me additional areas that need work.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I lead counseling sessions with my authentic self, including therapeutic use of humor. I’m highly skilled at empathizing with clients while helping them see situations from different perspectives. I guide them beneath the surface in order to work through the root of their issues. I am also very action oriented. My clients leave session with more than insight--they gain strategies, new perspective, interpersonal skills and so much more! I believe in the cognitive triad - feelings, thoughts and behavior - change in one area results in changes in the others. Clients often have "therapy homework" which entails implementing into their lives what they learned in session.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I’ve been serving as a counselor for eight years, working from an eclectic approach, rooted in CBT. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Making a change in any of these areas will inspire change in the others. For instance, if you are able to reconstruct unhealthy thought patterns then your emotional regulation is likely to improve, and your behavior become not only more effective but also more authentic. All of these changes working in concert can promote a healthier a more fulfilling life.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present in the moment, tuned into what is happening around us, but without feeling overstimulated or overwhelmed. You will gain a deeper understanding of Mindfulness and how to apply this approach to relaxation, daily activities, and life in general. Let's think about it this way — A mindful dinner with friends or family means putting away your phone and focusing only on the food and company around you. That’s mindfulness. It's that simple!
Faith based therapy
In the pursuit of wholeness, I am able to incorporate faith-based methods. Following God is my way of life. As a therapist and as a person I am sensitive to the fact that there are many paths to follow. I understand the path I am on is not everyone’s path. Clients who choose to incorporate faith into their treatment are not only able to draw strength from their Christian faith, but they might also experience spiritual growth simultaneously. Please be clear about whether or not you want spirituality to be incorporated AND tell me clearly using your words if your choice changes at any point during therapy.