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Catherine Macken

Licensed Professional Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, and Relationship Issues

Great to meet you!

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a focus on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I specialize in helping adults navigate emotional challenges and cultivate healthier coping strategies. My approach is rooted in compassion and evidence-based practices, empowering clients to achieve personal growth and resilience. With a commitment to fostering a supportive therapeutic environment, I guide individuals in developing skills for improved emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My approach to therapy, grounded in the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) model, focuses on helping adults cultivate emotional well-being through the integration of acceptance and change. I create a safe and supportive environment where clients learn essential skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, empowering them to navigate their emotions and relationships more effectively. By fostering a collaborative therapeutic alliance, I guide individuals in setting personalized goals and developing strategies that promote resilience and personal growth.

What you can expect from our first session

Clients can expect to gain practical skills in emotional regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness that empower them to manage their emotions and improve their relationships. Each session will provide a supportive space for self-exploration, helping individuals to identify patterns in their thoughts and behaviors while fostering greater self-awareness. Ultimately, clients will leave with actionable strategies to navigate life's challenges more effectively and cultivate a more fulfilling and balanced life.


Catherine's style is

Humorous
Participatory
Affirming

Insurance carriers Catherine accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Catherine

MC (Masters in Counseling) at Caldwell University
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults
More specialties: Bipolar Disorder, Stress, Men's Issues, and Women's Issues
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Location

5 Regent Street
Livingston, NJ 07039