Catherine Hinkamp
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, OCD, body image concerns, depression, relationship challenges, substance use, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, integrating evidence-based therapies such as ACT, CBT, and DBT, when appropriate. I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you can be yourself while also feeling supported to make meaningful changes.
First session
Our first session will go at your pace. We'll begin by reviewing office policies and procedures, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask any questions you have about me, the therapy process, or what to expect. I'll also spend time getting to know you by gathering background information, exploring your current concerns, and beginning to identify both your short-term and long-term goals.
Strengths
I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and trauma-informed space where you feel safe, heard, and respected. I believe in meeting you where you are, honoring your unique experiences while supporting you in making meaningful progress toward your goals. My own lived experiences have deepened my empathy and understanding, allowing me to connect with clients in an authentic and compassionate way. I recognize that every person is different, so I take a personalized approach to therapy, tailoring treatment to your individual needs, strengths, and values while drawing from evidence-based practices to help you build lasting change.
Ideal clients
I work best with adults who are open-minded, curious about themselves, and ready to gain a deeper understanding of the patterns they’re experiencing in the present. I especially enjoy working with clients impacted by trauma, difficult past experiences, disordered eating, or a complicated relationship with food and their body, recognizing that our experiences can live not only in our thoughts but also in our bodies. My approach is grounded in the belief that understanding the connection between past experiences, the body, emotions, and current patterns can create space for healing and meaningful change.
Origin story
I was drawn to becoming a therapist because of my own experiences with mental health care from a young age. I spent time in individual therapy as well as residential, PHP, and IOP settings, which allowed me to experience mental health treatment from the perspective of a patient and eventually as a professional. I experienced both the supportive and healing sides of care, as well as moments that felt invalidating or even retraumatizing, and those experiences shaped the therapist I wanted to become. I want to provide a space where clients feel genuinely heard, supported, and safe while also being challenged with compassion to understand themselves, explore difficult patterns, and create meaningful change.
Ongoing work together
I view ongoing therapy as a collaborative process that evolves with each client’s needs and goals. In future sessions, we’ll continue exploring current challenges and patterns, connect them to past experiences when helpful, and build practical tools for managing emotions, relationships, self-worth, and the relationship with your body and food. Progress may look like feeling more in control of your emotions, recognizing patterns sooner, responding differently in difficult situations, having more compassion for yourself, and feeling more connected to yourself and your life.
Treatment methods
Trauma-Focused CBT
I utilize trauma-informed CBT to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, recognize trauma triggers, and understand the connection between past experiences, emotions, and current behaviors. I prioritize emotional safety, validation, and empowerment while supporting clients in developing healthy coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and reducing the impact of trauma on daily functioning. I tailor interventions to each client’s needs, pace, and readiness for processing traumatic experiences.
Location
Virtual sessions