Catherine IsomLMSW

Do you consider yourself self-aware, yet still find it difficult to translate that insight into real change? You might find yourself caught in self-doubt, struggling to trust yourself and looking to others for reassurance. If it feels like you have little control over how you show up with friends, partners, or family no matter how hard you try, these patterns can feel impossible to break. Therapy is a space to look more closely at what’s been hard to see on your own, with someone there to help you face it. I like to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood and safe enough to explore your inner world, both past and present.

My work is rooted in psychodynamic and relational approaches, meaning we’ll look at how earlier experiences and relationships continue to shape how you show up today. I am in the process of completing EMDRIA-approved Basic Training in EMDR therapy (Nov. 2026) and currently integrate EMDR interventions into my practice under ongoing consultation. Together, we’ll approach patterns with compassionate curiosity to both process past experiences and understand how certain ways of coping may have once protected you, allowing for new ways of relating to yourself and others. As a born-and-raised New Yorker, I value a therapy process that feels direct, collaborative, honest, and empathic – with room for moments of lightness and humor along the way.

I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, dating and relationship challenges, breakups, life transitions, and concerns related to self-esteem and self-worth. Whether you’re feeling stuck in recurring patterns, struggling with self-trust, or looking to build more fulfilling relationships, therapy can be a space to deepen your understanding of yourself and create meaningful, lasting change.

If this feels aligned with what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to hear from you!