Caterina Poehner

My communication style

I prioritize clear, open communication to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment. I practice active listening and offer reflection on your experiences. Through challenging work, I remain honest, calm, and patient. If something will be difficult to hear, I'll prepare you and be gentle.

My journey to mental healthcare

I'm drawn to this work because I genuinely care about people and believe most want happiness, acceptance, love, and fulfillment. I believe all of us have strengths and can grow, change our lives, or learn to adapt to what we cannot change. Seeing people gain empowerment or find peace is an honor.

My goals for you

You lead in identifying what you need, experience, and feel. I support you and offer an outside perspective while prioritizing what's important to you. We can work together to identify desired changes and create a plan towards your goal, adjusting as needed to keep it meaningful and helpful.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll get to know each other and build trust. We'll talk about your background and what brings you to therapy. It's normal to feel nervous about your first appointment or even your second, so we'll take it one step at a time, and I'll be here to guide you through the process.

I identify as...

• Non-binary
• Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx