About Cathy
…human beings have value, simply because they are human beings…people are intrinsically worthy of respect and deserve to be treated decently…human life has meaning.
Dr. Colin Ross, The Trauma Model
How My Perspective Was Formed
What Guides This Work
With almost 30 years of experience as a trauma-informed therapist, my work is grounded in a fundamental question: What happened to you? This perspective began taking shape through my study of Dr. Colin Ross' work and deepened through training under his direction in an inpatient trauma treatment program.
My approach recognizes that our experiences shape how we see ourselves, relate to others and navigate the world. Through trauma processing, psychoeducation and expressive approaches, we'll explore the connections between your past and present, uncover patterns that may no longer serve you and identify possibilities for meaningful change.
My own healing journey has informed both my understanding of trauma and my commitment to this work. I bring professional experience, lived experience and genuine curiosity to our time together. Whether through ongoing therapy or a focused three-hour intensive, my goal is to help you deepen your understanding of yourself and move forward in ways that feel authentic and meaningful.
My evolution as a therapist has included the use of many tools beyond helping clients process their stories. The story matters—deeply—but healing happens in the body. Psychedelics are increasingly demonstrating their potential as catalysts for this kind of embodied healing.
As part of my training as a Psychedelic Integration Specialist, I was required to engage in work with plant medicine. At this later stage of my life, I have come to understand these substances as powerful tools for facilitating deep, transformative work—work that can support living with greater peace and joy after trauma. Both my professional training and personal experience have shaped me into a thoughtful and strong advocate for this work.
A Word About Plant Medicine Work
Healing often begins with the experience of being met differently. My approach is grounded, collaborative and trauma-informed, with attention to safety, pacing, boundaries and the complexity of your lived experience. Whether you are seeking support for trauma, religious abuse, nervous system overwhelm, life transition or psychedelic integration, our work together is shaped by curiosity, consent and respect for your inner wisdom rather than pressure, performance or pathology.
Working Together
Who I Help and What I Support
When Life is Too Much
Overwhelm, anxiety, shutdown, feeling stuck in anxiety and depression
Lack of community, unfulfilled dreams
Cycles of self-criticism, shame, or perfectionism
When the Past is Still Present
Trauma memories, triggers, relational wounds; push/pull in relationships
Dissociation, flashbacks, anger outbursts
Hyper-vigilance, grief, complicated family dynamics
Systems and Spiritual Injury
Religious abuse/coercive control/ high-demand communities
Narcissistic relationships or parenting
Feeling disconnected after leaving a manipulative group
Other Ways To Work With Me
Individual Therapy
During your intensive, we’ll work at your pace to explore and process traumatic experiences, identify connections between past events and present-day reactions and address emotions and beliefs that may have developed in response to trauma. Afterward, you may experience greater emotional relief, clarity and a deeper understanding of yourself, along with a clearer sense of what healing might look like moving forward.
Therapeutic Coaching
A Therapeutic Coaching Intensive gives you three dedicated hours to explore where you are in life and where you want to go. Whether you're navigating a major transition, struggling with relationship patterns or feeling stuck, we'll examine what's getting in your way and how past experiences may influence your choices. With time to explore underlying beliefs and emotional connections, we'll identify your strengths, clarify what you want to change and develop a personalized plan. You'll leave with greater self-awareness, a clearer sense of direction and practical steps for moving forward.
Psychedelic Prep & Integration
Before a psychedelic experience, we can talk through your intentions, concerns and what support you’ll need. Afterward, we can make sense of what came up, work through anything that felt difficult and explore how to bring what you learned into daily life.
Fees & Logistics
Healing work exists within real-world structures, including money, boundaries and time. My intention is to approach these conversations with clarity, transparency and respect rather than pressure or urgency.
Individual Therapy
50-minute session $195
Coaching
50-minute session $195
Packages for prep & integration are available
Extended Sessions
75-minute session $290
3-Hour Intensives: $780 Self-pay—Payment plan available (introductory rate)
Beginning this process does not require certainty or readiness to share everything all at once. A consultation offers space to ask questions, talk through what you are seeking and explore whether working together feels like a good fit for your needs, pacing and goals.
All sessions are virtual unless arranged otherwise .
Cathy is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, Texas, Colorado and Florida.
I am a trauma-informed therapist and guide who understands how power, context, and relationship shape healing.
My work is grounded in decades of clinical experience and lived understanding of trauma, high-control dynamics, and the complexity of integration after transformative experiences.
I don’t position myself as the source of truth about your experience.
Instead, I offer a steady, ethical presence — one that supports insight, repair, and choice while keeping your autonomy at the center.
Whether you are working through trauma, disentangling the effects of coercive systems, or making sense of a psychedelic journey, my role is to help you reconnect with your inner authority and move forward in a way that feels grounded and self-directed.
I believe that as you grow, you change the world.
You and your future matter and that is why the work is vital.
Why This Work Matters
If This Resonates With You
Healing work begins in relationship. If you feel drawn to this approach, I invite you to schedule a consultation to explore whether working together feels supportive for your needs and goals.