Welcome

Welcome to my office.  Take a seat where you’d like. I’d like to introduce myself so that you can get a feel for who I am, how I work, and if we could be a good fit. I work with people via telehealth, Zoom, and/or in-person.

My Approach

I show up. I work from an anti-oppressive lens with individuals and people in relationship in experiential and creative ways. My approach is to authentically be in relationship with you. I do a lot of my own personal and professional work so that I can trust myself to integrate my experiences and be with what emerges with you and in our relationship.

Gestalt Therapy Demonstrations

My practice with gestalt therapy is not ‘person-centered,’ but is ‘relationship-centered.’ Because people are different and dynamics are different with different people, the following videos are a demonstration of a relationship between that particular person (both gestalt therapists) and I:

Qualifications

I view being your psychotherapist, facilitator, and/or consultant as a privilege.  I want to share with you what I've done, what I'm doing, and what I will do to make sure I am present in my experience with you.

Self-Care

I have developed a self-care practice that works for me.  Some of the ways I take care of myself are through music, writing, exercising, going outside/in nature, hanging out with natural supports (friends and family of choice), using a variety of coping skills depending on circumstances (deep breathing, mindful meditation), and accessing my own professional supports (yes, I see my own therapist).  I also receive clinical supervision, attend peer-led and consult groups, engage in community healing, ancestral wisdom, and have a network of practitioners whom I can consult with and refer. 

License & Certification

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors since 2014. 

Certificate in Personal Training from Gainesville College

Certified Climbing Wall Instructor through the American Mountain Guide Association

Level 1 certificate in Myofascial Release through John Barnes MFR

Education & Training

I am a graduate of a 3-year, advanced training program through the Appalachian Gestalt Training Institute. I completed a 1-year internship and taught at a gestalt collective in Asheville, NC/Zoom.

I have an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy from Appalachian State University, an MBA in Organization Management from Georgia State University, and a BS Ed in Recreation and Leisure Studies with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from University of Georgia.

My somatic training includes Somatic Abolitionism & Communal Consultation with Resmaa Menakem, Indigenous Filipino BrainSpotting, EMDR Natural Flow with Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Trauma for Resiliency, Psychodrama, decolonizing psychotherapy, and gestalt, embodiment trainings.

I have attended several trainings in resistance training, group fitness, sports science, and kinesiology from International Sports Sciences Association, AFAA, Gainesville College, and the Cooper Institute.

I have attended and will continue to attend professional conferences, workshops, and continuing education opportunities in racial equity, decolonizing wellness, mental health, gestalt therapy, transgender health, and diversity issues. 

My Experience

I have over 20 years of experience working in the field of mental health, in positions of leadership, and 17 years of experience working in camps, challenge courses, fitness and recreation. 

Would you like to work with me?

Call me: 828-263-7273

Email me: Catie@gestaltwellnessstudio.com

I look forward to connecting with you.