Catherine Cavinder

As a licensed clinical psychologist, I am committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to individuals seeking to improve their mental health, relationships, and life satisfaction. My approach is holistic and integrative, combining elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT); mindfulness-based practices and humanistic principles to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs and preferences. I have extensive experience working with adults facing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and stress management. At the start of our work together, I prioritize building rapport, understanding your background, and exploring your goals and expectations for therapy. As therapy progresses, clients often develop greater self-awareness, improved emotional regulation, and increased clarity in their decision-making. Progress looks different for everyone—it may involve setting boundaries, building healthier relationships, or managing unhelpful thoughts and difficult emotions more effectively. I work collaboratively with each client to celebrate successes, challenge unhealthy thinking patterns and behaviors and , and support their growth. We will regularly check in to assess progress and adjust our approach as needed to ensure we are moving toward your treatment goals. During a typical intake session, I focus on building rapport and gathering background information necessary to inform treatment. I want to hear the client's story and begin learning who they are, how their symptoms/reasons for seeking treatment have developed over time and impact their current daily functioning. Making the decision to start therapy can be scary, intimidating, and anxiety-provoking which is completely normal. I like to keep in mind how much courage it took the client sitting across from me to attend that first intake session... (I am always a little nervous too!) and I do my best to provide a relaxed, warm and inviting space for us to get to know each other. I feel so honored to have the privilege of working with clients everyday and helping them navigate life's challenges.. whether that be providing a space for a client to feel heard and understood; teaching specific coping skills and strategies to manage symptoms; holding a client accountable by challenging unhealthy thinking patterns or behaviors; or providing a corrective experience of what healthy relationships look and feel like. By therapy's end, I will know I have done my job when I am no longer needed and my client has developed the self-understanding, self-confidence, skills, and resilience needed to continue on their journey without me.