About Catherine Adams, LMFT

EMDR and Brainspotting Therapist • Online Across California

Rediscover Your True Self Amidst Life's Challenges

While navigating the complexities of early to midlife, many people seek to unearth their true selves amidst the noise of past traumas and present anxieties.

  • Regain Control Over Emotions: No longer feel overwhelmed by anxiety and stress; instead, approach life's ups and downs with calmness and resilience.

  • Foster Meaningful Relationships: Gaining newfound understanding and emotional regulation helps establish healthy boundaries and effective communication. This enables the creation of healthier and more fulfilling connections with family and friends, which become both fulfilling and supportive.

  • Embrace Life's Purpose: Move through life with a sense of direction and purpose, engaging in activities and pursuits that resonate with your true self and bring genuine joy.

Online appointments are available to clients all over California.

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Online appointments are available to clients all over California.

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Meet Catherine, LMFT

Marriage and Family Therapist

I am Catherine Adams, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering EMDR and Brainspotting therapy online across California, with a focus on trauma, grief, and early attachment repair.

Over years of practice, I watched how many people reach midlife still carrying old pain, searching for meaning and a way through. I wanted to offer something more direct than traditional talk therapy. So I trained in approaches that work with the nervous system and the body, where trauma actually lives. This is work that helps you discover your true self, achieve emotional freedom, and get a clearer sense of what your life is for.

Education

  • 1992 U.C., Berkeley B.A. Anthropology

  • 1993 Berkeley Psychic Institute

  • 1997 Usui Reiki Master

  • 2004 Pacifica Graduate Institute M.A. Counseling Psychology, Depth Psychology emphasis

  • Psychoneurology training with Francine Lapides, LMFT "Keeping the Brain in Mind"

  • EFT Couples Counseling training 

  • PACT Couples Therapy with Stan Tatkin, PsyD Level 1

  • Attachment-Focused EMDR with Laurel Parnell, PhD

  • EMDR trained by Kim Johnson, LCSW

  • EMDR Certification by EMDRIA

  • Certification in Brainspotting

  • IFS-informed personality parts therapy

My Approach

In our work together, I blend Brainspotting with EMDR and energy work to offer a holistic and personalized path to healing. 

As a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner and trained EMDR practitioner, I use these innovative techniques to engage your autonomic nervous system directly. Research shows they are more effective than CBT and talk therapy alone - improving well-being, sleep, and the resolution of trauma relatively quickly. 

For those who are open to it, I integrate energetic psychotherapy to enhance the healing process, uncover unique gifts, and foster profound well-being by aligning the body's energy system with the therapeutic journey.

Learn more about how we can work together

Specialties

I can help you if you’re going through:

  • Questioning your place in life.

  • Childhood trauma that’s affecting you now.

  • Post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI).

  • Poor early attachment that’s affecting your relationships.

  • Boundary setting.

  • Grief and other losses such as divorce.

  • Sexuality and gender-related challenges. 

  • Anxiety and panic attacks. 

  • Depression.

“I highly recommend Catherine for individual therapy. She has helped me navigate my family issues that were causing me extreme anxiety. I feel she is very understanding of my issues and always offers ways to support me during our sessions. She has brought out an awareness in me to better handle the issues that brought me into therapy in a safe and supportive way.”

My Core Values

Guiding Your Journey to Wellness

At the heart of our practice lies a deep commitment to not just healing but empowering each individual to discover their fullest potential. Here are the values that inspire my work every day

Empowerment Through Education

At the heart of my practice lies a commitment to illuminating the path of human potential. By educating and empowering my clients, I aim to unlock their capacity to heal and grow, revealing a deep understanding of their own mental and emotional landscapes.

Nurturing Well-being & Happiness

My core mission is to guide individuals toward thriving, not just surviving. Through personalized therapeutic approaches, I help clients navigate their challenges, aiming for a state of well-being where happiness is not just an occasional visitor but a constant companion.

Gratitude and Personal Fulfillment

My business is more than a practice; it's a source of personal fulfillment. I work from a place of gratitude and cherish the opportunity to impact lives positively. This gratitude fuels my passion for helping others, making each success story a shared victory in the journey toward healing and happiness.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I work with adults 30 and over, online across California.

  • I work online only, by secure video, and see clients anywhere in California. My practice is based in Rescue, and I serve Cameron Park, the Sierra Foothills, Sacramento, and the whole state.

  • No. All of my sessions are held online, which means you can work with me from anywhere in California.

  • I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, license number #51850. I am certified in both EMDR and Brainspotting, with advanced Brainspotting training.