Catherine Brocato

Professional Credentials & Experience

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in trauma-informed care for adults
• Works with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, chronic illness, chronic pain, physical disability, burnout, disordered eating, caregiving stress, and major life transitions
• Extensive experience supporting people adjusting to new diagnoses, changes in health, shifts in identity, and the emotional impact of life-changing circumstances
• Trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapy, somatic approaches, mindfulness, and attachment-focused work
• Provides culturally responsive care for clients from diverse backgrounds, including immigrant and first-generation communities

Why We'll Work Well Together

• I understand that many of my clients are used to being the strong one for everyone else. Therapy offers a space where you don't have to carry that burden alone.
• My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. You don't need to have everything figured out or appear "put together" when you walk into session.
• I believe healing happens when we can better understand our emotions, reconnect with ourselves, and develop self-compassion rather than self-criticism.
• Together, we'll work toward helping you feel more grounded, resilient, and connected to your values, needs, and sense of self.

If you're looking for a supportive space to process life's challenges, heal from past experiences, and build a healthier relationship with yourself, I'd be honored to work with you.

I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe enough to be fully yourself; without judgment, pressure, or the need to minimize what you're going through. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, with a focus on helping you better understand your emotions, experiences, and patterns of relating to yourself and others.

I integrate approaches such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed work, somatic therapy, mindfulness, and attachment-focused interventions. Together, we'll explore how past experiences, survival strategies, and nervous system responses may be impacting your current challenges while building tools for greater emotional regulation, self-compassion, and resilience.

I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, chronic illness, caregiving stress, disordered eating, burnout, and major life transitions. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, develop a stronger mind-body connection, and move through life with greater authenticity, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.

What You Can Expect

• A welcoming, supportive space where you can share your experiences, concerns, and goals at your own pace.
• An opportunity to discuss what brought you to therapy and the challenges you'd like support with.
• Thoughtful questions about your background, relationships, emotional experiences, and current life circumstances to better understand your unique story.
• A collaborative conversation about your goals and what you hope to gain from therapy.
• A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach that prioritizes emotional safety and helps you feel comfortable throughout the process.

My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about the work we'll do together.