Catherine works with teenagers, adults, and couples, including couples preparing for marriage. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and works with concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, OCD, perfectionism and burnout, spiritual concerns, complex family dynamics, life transitions, and women struggling with sexual addiction. Having experienced her own loss, she has deep compassion for those navigating grief and finds purpose in helping others heal. Catherine also has a heart for college students and cross-cultural ministry and has lived and worked overseas.

Catherine meets clients where they are, whether they need support navigating what is happening right now or are ready to go deeper into the experiences and patterns that may be keeping them stuck. She is trained in EMDR and uses it to help clients process painful experiences so that memories from the past can begin to feel like the past, rather than something they are continuing to relive emotionally or physically in the present. Catherine also pays attention to the connection between the mind and body, helping clients recognize how stress and painful experiences can affect their nervous system and learn practical ways to feel more grounded and regulated. As clients are ready, she helps them explore the connections between their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and story, creating space for greater understanding, healing, and freedom. Catherine is also a Certified Prepare / Enrich Facilitator and uses this training to help premarital couples build a strong foundation for marriage. In her work with couples, she helps partners better understand their patterns of connection and navigate conflict in healthier ways.

From a young age, Catherine felt called to be a therapist and is drawn to the hope found in people’s pursuit of wholeness and joy. She believes we are all in the process of becoming...and each of us is graciously invited to take an active role in who we will become. For clients who desire it, Catherine integrates faith into counseling, creating space for spiritual renewal alongside emotional growth. She considers it a deep honor to be even a small part of someone else’s journey toward flourishing and delights in helping clients untangle shame, rediscover their voice, and find greater freedom and wholeness.

Catherine earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Baylor University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She and her husband live in Austin and together enjoy camping, live music, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.


Catherine offers a sliding scale based on income for fee reduction for qualified clients. For further information about next steps to see Catherine, please visit our Scheduling page.

For specific questions email Catherine at catherine@abundantlifecounseling.com.