Cat Salemi (They/them)

I draw from cognitive-behavioral perspectives to help you understand your relationship between thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. I also implement Exposure Therapy and Exposure with Response Prevention for treatment of anxiety, OCD, and avoidance behaviors. I also use behavioral, DBT, and other skills to help with ADHD, procrastination, and recovery from autistic burnout.

I work with clients in a collaborative relationship to identify goals for therapy and treatment or growth plan. Together, we will identify what will be helpful, to explore how you relate to yourself (your thoughts, feelings, body, identity), the context within which you live, and how the heck to manage the societal structures we have to navigate. As a therapist I aim to practice with cultural humility, and will educate myself on topics important to you.

I work with clients in a collaborative relationship to identify goals for therapy and treatment or growth plan. Together, we will identify what will be helpful, to explore how you relate to yourself (your thoughts, feelings, body, identity), the context within which you live, and how the heck to manage the societal structures we have to navigate. As a therapist I aim to practice with cultural humility, and will educate myself on topics important to you.

I use a narrative approach to help you explore stories you tell themselves about your life, where those stories come from, and whether they are serving you. Our work may also include journaling, tracking expereinces, reading, and other ways of exploring narrative if those seem like a good fit for you.

Let’s face it: it’s a stressful world to be living in. We can, however, find ways to experience more ease. I help with both the internal experience of anxiety (worry thoughts, overwhelm, indecision) and external expressions (avoidance, excessive re-assurance seeking, over-control). I also work with clients with OCD, panic, and social anxiety. ADHD and anxiety also often go together. The more we worry, the harder it may be to focus, and as we avoid the stress builds. Let’s break the loop!

I help clients explore their gender and sexual identities. I work with folks who are navigating understanding themselves, expressing themselves to the outside world, coming out to others, transitioning, and de-transitioning too. I am comfortable supporting individuals who are on the spectrum of sexuality, including asexual, polyamorous, and kinky.

I help clients who identify (either via past diagnosis or self-diagnosed) as neurodiverse, including individuals on the autism spectrum, highly sensitive individuals, and those form whom their senses and processing are heightened.

I help clients who identify (either via past diagnosis or self-diagnosed) as neurodiverse, including individuals on the autism spectrum, highly sensitive individuals, and those form whom their senses and processing are heightened. If an individual is desiring additional assessment, I can help provide referrals. I can also help your partner or loved one understand more about how to support you.