Cat McDowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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3855 Via Nona Marie (mouth of the Valley), Suite 202 A, Carmel, CA 93923
Let's Connect (831) 278-4203
Hi, and welcome. Making the decision to look for a therapist can feel hopeful and vulnerable. Whether you're my new client or someone else's, I encourage you to follow the part of you that says now's the time. There are many reasons people decide to try therapy. Perhaps you're aware of a pattern of stops and starts; a feeling of being stuck. Maybe you have patterns of reactivity that get easily triggered. You may be experiencing deep grief, or trauma. There may be big changes and decisions to make. You could be overwhelmed, anxious, and/or depressed. Often there's an overarching feeling that your life is not working.
I've been practicing for over 30 years. I recently opened an office here, after being in the Bay Area for many years. In my practice I work with adolescents, individuals, couples and families. I also offer EMDR for trauma. I work collaboratively with my clients. We co-create a plan to move forward. I offer a free consultation to see if we're a good fit.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space. Clients sometimes say, "I feel lost, like I don't know who I am anymore." Having someone to hold the light, suggest new perspectives, demonstrate real, usable tools for change, can help you find your way home to your best version of your Self. I see us as a team. I hope to hear from you. Until then take good care. - Cat
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $210
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle
Insurance
- TRICARE out of network
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Cat McDowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 18837 Cat McDowell
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Cat McDowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Life Transitions
- Grief
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (831) 278-4203
Cat McDowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 278-4203
Cat McDowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Location
Primary Location
3855 Via Nona Marie (mouth of the Valley)
Suite 202 A
Carmel, CA 93923
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Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 278-4203
Cat McDowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW