Catherine Kilmer, M.A.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (24301)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

I approach therapy with the utmost sensitivity and respect for each client’s unique inner world, connecting with each client’s emotions through openness and mindful presence. I try to offer consistent empathic attunement, and support my clients in co-creating a therapeutic space for building self compassion and awareness. Although I work with individuals and couples presenting with a wide range of concerns, I’m especially honored to help clients explore themes related to interdependence, emotional regulation and expression, and family system dynamics.

I received my Master’s in Counseling from Pacifica Graduate Institute. In addition to being a therapist, I’ve been a mindfulness practitioner since 2003, completed hundreds of hours of yoga teacher training, and facilitated meditation retreats. I utilize Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral and Mindfulness based interventions in my work.

EDUCATION:

Master of Arts in Counseling; Pacifica Graduate Institute

Bachelor of Arts in English; Northeastern University

TOP SPECIALTIES:

  • Depression

  • Divorce

  • Grief

  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

  • Religion & Spirituality Issues

Expertise:

  • Anxiety

  • Career Issues

  • Depression

  • Divorce

  • Grief

  • LGBTQIA+ Issues

  • Life Transitions

  • Relationship Issues

  • Religion & Spirituality Issues

  • Sleep Improvement

  • Stress Management

THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Couples Therapy

  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Relational Therapy

CULTURAL COMPETENCE & SOCIAL JUSTICE:

I'm committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates human diversity. I strive to honor and affirm my clients’ race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender identity, sexual orientation, abilities status, religious affiliation, and physical appearance.

I strive to ensure therapy is:

  • Culturally Affirming

  • LGBTQIA+ Affirming

  • Neurodiversity Affirming

  • Social Justice Aligned