Cat's approach is interdisciplinary, interactive, and direct. Compassionate listening and witnessing are essential components of her style, as she encourages people to trust their own knowing and follow their own hearts.
Drawing on an eclectic background of conventional and alternative healing techniques, Cat fits the method to the moment in response to people's individual needs. Whether she's working one-on-one or with groups, Cat believes in the power of healing that comes from the creative partnering of equals based on personal responsibility and mutual respect.
Cat maintains a private practice in Seattle, Washington, where she works with individuals, couples, families, groups, and businesses. She also does personal and professional consultation via e-mail, regular mail, and telephone for clients throughout the world.
In addition, Cat works as a team with her longtime partner, John Giovine, Ph.D., to support people during their own or a loved one's dying process, and she teaches a class called 'Rest in Peace: Preparing for Life's Final Chapter.'
Three Decades of Training and Experience
Abuse Issues ~ Addiction Recovery ~ Anger Work ~ Art Therapy ~ Breath Work ~ Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia ~ Crisis Intervention ~ Cross-Cultural Shamanism ~ Dance Therapy ~ Death Work ~ Dream Work ~ Eating Disorders ~ Family Systems ~ Functional Neurology ~ Gender Identity Issues ~ Grief and Loss ~ Movement Therapy ~ Nutritional Counseling ~ Pain Management ~ Play Therapy ~ Process Oriented Psychology ~ Provocative Therapy ~ Reiki (Master Level) ~ Sexual Abuse Recovery ~ Shamanic Counseling ~ Soul Retrieval ~ Spiritual Counseling ~ Suicide Awareness Project
Education, Publications, and Certification (Insurance Eligible)
Cat has a three-part Bachelor of Arts Degree in Design/Graphics/Writing from Western Washington University (1978), a Master of Arts Degree in Psychology from Antioch University (1984), and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Psychology from Summit University (1993; Summit University is now the University for Integrative Learning).
Her doctoral research focused on the 'missing link' related to eating disorders and functional neurology. Cat has been interviewed on radio and television regarding her work with anger and her controversial series of articles on death, which is part of a body of her 200-plus articles and interviews published since 1987.
GayFriendlyBiz patrons may especially appreciate Cat's article, 'Gay Marriage? Absolutely!' which was first published in July 2000 and is reprinted in the 'Articles and Interviews' section of her Web site (www.drcat.org).
Cat's first book, Dr. Cat's Helping Handbook, was published in June 2000, and her deck of healing images for women in recovery was published in June 2007 (click on 'Images for Women' from the home page of her Web site).
Cat is a Registered Counselor in the State of Washington and is also certified as a nonsectarian minister with AIWP (Association for the Integration of the Whole Person). Her practice is insurance eligible.
A personal note from Cat: If my style and background feel like a good fit for you, feel free to contact me anytime on my 24-hour confidential voice mail (206) 329-0125. Thanks!
