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Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Arlington, MA 02476
Let's Connect (617) 397-4256
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Specializing in diverse communities, I guide individuals through their paths of healing and personal growth. If you are grappling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or disordered eating, I am here to support and empower you. My therapeutic approach emphasizes self-care, the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and leveraging self-compassion as a powerful motivator for change. Together, we will work towards fostering a healthy relationship with your body, building resilience, and navigating the complexities of your life with newfound insight and support.
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I offer specialized care for individuals confronting trauma, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors. I approach therapy with mindfulness and compassion, aiding you in developing a deep understanding of yourself and your life experiences. My goal is to facilitate enduring recovery and healing, helping you move forward with confidence and self-awareness.
Understanding the myriad challenges that life can present, I provide empathy and support as you navigate difficult emotions, relationships, and personal hurdles. My approach is rooted in creating a fertile ground for healing and empowerment, where you are encouraged to explore your inner self and unlock your true potential.
Call or Email Actualize Counseling & Nutrition now for a free 15 minute consultation - (617) 397-4256
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Mass General Brigham | Allways Health
- Medicare
- Optum
- Tufts
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Kevin Keovongsa (Massachusetts / 120637) Catherine Verdera
- Membership with Chi Sigma Iota Honors Society 2022
- Certificate from University of North Carolina 2023
- Attended William & Mary, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional: Catherine Verdera
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Body Positivity
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Neighborhoods
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Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd