Catherine’s background includes graduate studies in social work, extensive training and certification in Hakomi Psychotherapy with Melissa Grace and Phil Del Prince at the Hakomi Institute in Boulder, CO, Recreation of the Self training in Portland, OR with Jon Eisman, full training in EMDR therapy with Philip Manfield, trauma training in Internal Familly Systems, a year of training in Somatic Experiencing and two years of training in family systems therapy at the SKY Center in New Mexico and a long term personal practice in yoga.

Catherine has worked in behavioral health agencies practicing both individual and family therapy. Client concerns have ranged from depression, anxiety, domestic abuse and neglect, trauma, family and couple issues, stress, motivational issues as well as personal growth and development.

Underlying her practice is a profound belief in the integration of body, mind and emotional experience to create deep and sustained healing. Catherine believes that in order to live life honestly we must have the clarity necessary to be honest with ourselves. Hakomi offers the deep exploration for your path to become clearer and therefore more genuinely honest. Catherine assists her clients in self exploration that fosters transformative experiences.

As we deepen our self-awareness and heal we gain more access to our inherent kindness. Initially directed towards ourselves, this kindness soon extends to others in our lives.

Inspiration from the Dalai Lama: Never give up, No matter what is going on, Never give up, Develop the heart.