Cathy Wahkinney; Emdr Certified

Cathy Wahkinney is a licensed professional counselor and certified EMDR therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma and emotional challenges. She understands that sometimes traditional talk therapy may not suffice; her approach focuses on EMDR, which directly addresses how thoughts, memories, feelings, and bodily sensations are processed following disturbing events or trauma. With extensive experience treating traumatic stress reactions, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss, Cathy utilizes a variety of techniques, including IFS EMDR, Flash Technique, Image Transformation, somatic awareness, and mindfulness. Her specialties include supporting healthcare professionals, educators, public safety personnel, and survivors of trauma, natural disasters, critical incidents, childhood sexual abuse, and adverse childhood experiences. Cathy adopts an individualized, multi-dimensional, integrative approach to mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. She collaborates with clients to untangle personal trauma from vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue, while addressing cumulative stressors to facilitate psychological and physiological healing. Cathy's mantra emphasizes that it is not about what is wrong with an individual, but rather what has happened to them. For those ready to explore and resolve the symptoms of trauma within the body, mind, and brain while building resilience, Cathy's practice proves to be a compassionate sanctuary.