Catherine Mcgovern

Catherine Mcgovern is a dedicated psychologist with a PsyD and a background as a registered nurse. She provides compassionate support to individuals of all ages, including teens, adults, and elders, who navigate complex life transitions. Recognizing that even positive life changes can evoke feelings of overwhelm, Catherine offers an objective ear and a gentle heart to assist her clients in regaining balance. Her expertise encompasses a range of issues, including grief, women's issues during pregnancy and postpartum, and the unique challenges faced by children experiencing loss. Additionally, she supports adolescents as they explore their identities, including gender and sexuality, and offers guidance to helping professionals striving for self-care and graduate students managing the pressures of academic and personal life. Catherine's extensive training in both nursing and psychology provides her with a distinctive understanding of the mind-body-spirit connection and the medical aspects of her clients' concerns. She is also trained in maternal mental health by Postpartum Support International. With a therapeutic approach grounded in Humanistic-Existential, Jungian, and Buddhist psychologies, Catherine employs Cultural Humility, valuing her clients as the true experts of their own lives. Through respectful curiosity, safe exploration, humor, and unconditional regard, she empowers clients on their healing journeys.