Caterina Sanfilippo Lee

Hello! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University, and I’ve been working in mental health since 2010. I work with adults who may look like they have it all together on the outside but are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or disconnected on the inside—surviving rather than truly thriving. I especially enjoy working with high-achieving professionals, parents and caregivers, and people navigating life and career transitions, perfectionism, relationships, and the challenges of their 20s and 30s. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own—I’m here to help you navigate the messy, complicated parts of life, find your way back to feeling more like yourself, and create a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.

My approach is warm, collaborative, practical, and grounded in evidence-based therapy. I draw from CBT, ACT, and EMDR-informed approaches, tailoring our work to you rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. I believe therapy should be a space where you can be honest about what’s really going on, feel understood without judgment, and develop the insight and practical skills to create meaningful change in your everyday life.

Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, what’s been feeling difficult, what's working for you and what you’d like to be different. I’ll listen, ask questions, and help us begin to identify what may be getting in the way of feeling more like yourself. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, and hopeful—with a clearer sense of where we can go from here and the confidence that change is possible.