A space for therapy, healing, joy, and everything in between.

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Catherine Christie, a therapist in Arlington MA, smiling sitting on a chair

Life can become heavy.

Not all at once.
Usually little by little.
A responsibility here.
A disappointment there.
A difficult season that lasts longer than expected.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from yourself, or simply tired of carrying so much on your own, you're not alone.

And you don't have to figure it out by yourself.

My role as a therapist is to create a space where you can meet yourself with curiosity and compassion.

A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO HEALING

Specializing in Anxiety, Depression and Life Transitions

Many people come to therapy expecting it to be serious all the time.

They expect to spend every session digging into what hurts, analyzing every thought, and searching for the root of every problem.

And while there is certainly a place for depth and reflection, I don't believe healing has to feel heavy every step of the way.

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Illustration of a woman dancing in expressive therapy in Boston
Illustration of a woman dancing in expressive therapy in Boston

I believe there is room for laughter in the healing process.

There is room for curiosity.

There is room for creativity, playfulness, movement, and joy.

Not because these things distract us from what's difficult, but because they help us reconnect with parts of ourselves that stress, fear, shame, and life's demands often ask us to leave behind.

I've seen time and time again that when people feel safe, when they feel seen, and when they are given permission to simply be human, healing can happen without always feeling like work.

“Catherine is a warm, compassionate therapist who has helped my teenage child tremendously. We began seeing Catherine during a difficult period for my child at school. Over the past few years, she has supported them in managing their anxiety and building self-confidence. My child looks forward to their sessions together and appreciates Catherine’s easygoing and open manner.”

Mom of teenage client

What if you could experience profound emotional healing, without the pressure to perform or become a better version of yourself?

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and expressive therapist, I've spent years helping people navigate life's challenges, understand themselves more deeply, and move through difficult experiences with greater clarity and self-compassion.

But what I've learned is that healing doesn't always happen through more pressure, more analysis, or more self-improvement.

Often, healing begins when we finally feel safe enough to stop fighting ourselves.

Ways We Can Work Together

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    Therapy with Children & Teens

    I work with children and teens in a way that invites their natural curiosity, creativity, and playfulness, because children aren’t always able to sit still and explain everything they’re feeling. 

    They naturally respond well to a creative approach to therapy.

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    Therapy for Adults

    A supportive space to explore what you're carrying, deepen your understanding of yourself, and move through life's challenges with greater clarity, self-compassion, and trust in yourself.

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    Workshops & Experiences

    Healing doesn't always happen sitting in a chair.

    Through experiential workshops, movement, creativity, play, and community experiences, I create opportunities for you to reconnect with yourself in ways that feel natural and engaging.

"I have been seeing Catherine for four years now, and her guidance  and support has been truly life-changing for me. When we first started, I was navigating a lot of anxiety alongside complex workplace, personal, and relationship challenges. I truly cannot imagine where I would be today without her steady support, insight, and compassion. I always look forward to my sessions with Catherine and knowing she is there to guide and support me has brought me a great sense of peace no matter what life has thrown at me."

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You Don't Have to Do This Alone

Whatever brought you here, I want you to know that you don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out.

You don't need the perfect words.

You don't need to know exactly what kind of support you need.

You simply need to be willing to take the first step.

I'd be honored to walk alongside you.