Caty Pooley, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
CA Licence # 18731 | TN License # 6114
We may be a good fit if you’re…
A driven, motivated adult who feels like something is still missing
Going through a life transition and feeling uncertain about your next steps
Struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, or self-doubt
Drawn to understanding yourself on a deeper level
Navigating relationship or attachment stressors
Working on setting healthier boundaries with others
Processing past trauma and ready to live with more agency and authenticity
Curious about how your mind, body, and spirit are connected—and want to feel more embodied
Beginning to realize that old coping strategies aren’t working anymore
Feeling pressure to meet societal expectations that don’t align with who you really are
Seeking a therapeutic space that is thoughtful, warm, and collaborative
I specialize in helping self-aware, driven young adults and adults who are struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, and life transitions to better understand themselves, heal from past experiences, and live more authentically in alignment with their values.
With curiosity and compassion, we will explore the past, understand the present, and take steps towards a new future path.
Works with:
College Students
Young Adults
Adults
Specialties:
Anxious high achievers
College students seeking deeper insight into themselves
Young adults navigating life transitions
Adults in what feels like constant fight-or-flight
Trauma reprocessing through EMDR
Somatic work for clients reconnecting with their bodies
Navigating societal norms and identity
Clients seeking holistic integration of mind, body, and spirit
Background & Education:
Vanderbilt University, Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Boston College, B.A. in Applied Psychology & Human Development
Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider
EMDR - Level 1 training
Certified in Somatic Trauma Therapy
My therapeutic work is dedicated to creating a safe, collaborative, and supportive space for my clients to feel, heal, and grow. I specialize in working with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions.
My therapy approach is holistic, integrative, collaborative and relational. I utilize psychodynamic and attachment focused approaches for clients seeking a deeper understanding of their mental, emotional, and behavioral patterns. Together, my clients and I work towards building an abundant and comprehensive toolkit of skills that increase well-being, confidence, and self-compassion, such as nervous system re-balancing, re-programing of negative core beliefs, and increasing tolerance to discomfort. I work with my clients in developing healthier habits and behaviors such as assertive communication, boundary-setting, and values-driven decision making.
I tailor my therapy approach to meet the unique needs of each client, utilizing evidence-based modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Starting therapy often feels like taking a risk and leap into vulnerability: I honor this process and will walk alongside you with patience, compassion, and accountability. By carving out this time for yourself, you will get to know yourself in a deeper way and create lasting skills to navigate life's ongoing challenges. Above all else, you will have a safe space to feel seen, heard, and understood.
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A vibrant life is doable. Let's build yours together.