Carina V. Catalano

Welcome and thanks for visiting. Why therapy, why now?... Maybe things aren't going well with your family, your partner, finances, your career, or relationships. How about your health and habits? Maybe you are stuck or experiencing sadness, anxiety or grief. Most of us are always striving for more balance, and at any given time have at least 1 or maybe even several of these areas where we need help. I believe in treating the whole person and treatment so I look at your life across all contexts and we work to make it better in an integrated, holistic way. I'm direct, empathetic, and therapy is centered around building a trusting relationship with you so that you can have a safe space to explore and get the support that you need. I recommend we have a complimentary consultation first and then if it looks like a good fit, we can set up 1-2 exploratory sessions to set goals and decide on a treatment plan based on what you need and want to move forward with. We'll continue to check in throughout therapy to see where things are and if we need to stay on track or change courses. My Approach... I believe that you are the expert in your life but I am there to guide and support you, shining the light on your path. My hope for you is not to find band-aid solutions, but help you learn about yourself and create tools that support systemic, lifelong change creating real impact across your life. I'll help you find insight and empower you on your journey. I use both clinical diagnostic tools and whole person assessment along with talk therapy and measurement based care that help us identify needs, set manageable goals, and measure your progress so we know what is working, where we need to double down. Life is dynamic so we may need to change course as things come up. I find that this flexible approach allows treatment to be focused, and effective while still being warm, personal, and client centered. I work with a variety of clinical approaches based on what the client needs which we can talk more about. I find that information about your family of origin and/or past experiences can be powerful information. Therapy can be hard work; that's to be expected but this is how change takes place. A lot progress for therapy happens not only in session but also in the spaces between sessions. We may work on changing your behaviors and how you think as well as introducing new tools to help you achieve your goals. I'm there to talk you though it all and help you show up as your best self. Our agreement is that we both come to sessions ready to work, are honest, open, and direct with one another. I'll approach your treatment with curiosity, and respect, staying accountable to the process. About Me... I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in practice since 2009, specializing in Life Transitions, Financial Therapy, Traditional Individual, Marriage & Family Therapy, Careers, Divorce, and Aging Populations. Often some or all of these issues can intersect to create one's unique life ecosystem. I take a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach with every client and do a deep assessment of their life, past and present, helping them create a vision for where they want to be. I treat a number of issues. Please visit my website or find me on Psychology Today for more information. I am licensed in WA, ID and am a registered telehealth provider in FL. New in 2025!... In 2025 I opened my practice to include supporting clients with immigration issues by performing psychological evaluations that they can leverage in building their court cases. This process empowers these clients to better tell their stories through the mental health lens, offering the court insight on the impact of their situation on them and their families. Providing the court or immigration offices with expert testimony assists their decision and often results in better outcomes for clients in need. I find this work highly rewarding, meaningful, and impactful. What's Your Next Step?... Simply reach out to me. You can contact me through this platform, my website carincatalano.com, email, phone, or text. I'll get back to you usually in 24-48 hours unless I am out of office. If it sounds like working together may be a good fit, we'll find time for a complimentary consultation, so that we can chat about what you need. You can share about what's coming up for you and we can get an idea of what some beginning goals are and what treatment would look like. My top priority is making sure that you get the very best care that works for you and your unique situation. If working with me isn't the best fit for you, I may be able to recommend another therapist or help you understand some easy ways to navigate your search. In Conclusion: I love the work that I do. I am passionate about being a way-finder for clients moving toward optimal wellness and leading their best lives. Every person has a sacred life story that deserves to be respectfully heard and held. I am always so honored to be invited on their journey. The rest is up to you...let's just begin.