Hi, I’m Catherine! I’ve been serving as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina for the past 8 years. I guide adults of all ages through life transitions and mental health issues, essentially towards a more authentic way of life. I aim to treat the whole person, using an array of empirically supported methods, including faith-based modalities.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I our first session, we’ll begin building our therapeutic relationship. As you share your 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 or gain, basically how you want to grow as a result of therapy. Together, we will create an action plan that serves as the framework for our journey.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I’m highly skilled at empathizing with clients while helping them see situations from a new perspective. I guide them in working through the root of their challenges. I try to lead counseling sessions with my authentic self, which includes therapeutic use of humor.
About Catherine Naylor
Appointments
Virtual
My treatment methods
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 unproductive 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!
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.
