Catherine Whitten

I specialize in helping women heal from trauma and overwhelm through EMDR therapy, a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps your brain and body finally release what’s been weighing you down. Alongside EMDR, I integrate practical coping strategies (CBT & DBT) and nervous system regulation tools to give you both deep healing and day-to-day skills.

I graduated from St. Edward's University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. During this time, I interned at Austin State Hospital for a year. During my associateship, I worked at a private group practice for 2 years working with children, teens, families, and adults. I opened my private practice in January of 2024.

I know it is tough to meet with therapist after therapist, trying to find the right "fit". That's why I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation for you to get a feel for who I am and how I can help. Reach out today to see if we are a good fit!

My approach is collaborative and warm. I enjoy keeping therapy feeling more casual. I'm upfront and full of expression, I utilize evidence based modalities such as EMDR, CBT, and DBT most often and use a psychodynamic lens in which I pay particular attention to the way in which your childhood shapes your automatic responses. Sessions are mostly in the form of casual talk therapy. I am here to be a witness and provide support to your life experience. I can also be known for an emphasis on psychoeducation when appropriate-- helping you understand the WHY to your experience.

In the first session, we will discuss policies and allow you time to ask any questions you may have about me, my practice, or any of the paperwork. These are very casual conversations in which we work, mainly, to get to know each other and create safety in our experiences together. I have an intake questionnaire that I use for reference as we are getting to know each other but I am open to following your lead if there is something you would like to focus on. This session will also allow us time to set some goals for our work together.