Therapeutic Approach
I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, what helps one person may not help another, so I work alongside you to figure out what fits. Sometimes that means talking through patterns and building skills. Other times it means slowing down and noticing what your body is telling you. My background in physiology shapes how I understand the connection between stress, emotion, and the body, and I bring that perspective into our work together.
Therapy with me is collaborative. You're the expert on your life, and I bring training, structure, and curiosity. We start by understanding what brought you in and what you'd like to change, then choose tools together and adjust as we learn what works for you.
Catherine
Areas of Support
Anxiety and chronic stress
Constant worry, tension, and feeling on edge. We work on the patterns behind it and on helping you settle.
Mind-body connection
Understanding how emotions and stress live in the body, and building skills to regulate them.
Life transitions and burnout
Career changes, loss, and seasons of life that leave you unsure who you are now.
Relationships and communication
Understanding your patterns with others and building healthier ways to connect.
Depression and low mood
Feeling flat, stuck, or disconnected from what used to matter.
Self-worth and perfectionism
Building a kinder relationship with yourself and loosening the pressure to get it right.
Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Making room for difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward what matters to you.
Parts work
Understanding the different parts of yourself, including protective and wounded ones, and building a more compassionate relationship with them.
Somatic approaches
Using body awareness to process stress and trauma that words alone can't always reach.
Trauma-informed care
Safety and pacing come first in everything we do.
Mindfulness and skills-based work
Grounding, emotion regulation, and coping tools you can use between sessions.
Person-centered, strengths-based therapy
Building on what is already working in your life.
Psychoeducation
Learning how stress, trauma, and anxiety affect the body and mind.
Psychotherapy at Coherence
Psychotherapy at Coherence is its own service, separate from our other offerings. It has its own consultation, its own pacing, and its own goals, all centered on the working relationship between you and me.
If you're ever curious about other services at Coherence, we can talk about it together.