Introducing Catherine Larkin, a certified mental health therapist based in Washington, with over 25 years of dedicated service in providing individuals, couples, families, and adolescents with insightful, empathetic counseling. Her deep-seated interest in neuroscience and attachment theory takes center stage in her therapeutic philosophy, focusing on aiding individuals navigate stress, trauma, and sorrow, as well as fostering genuine relationships and guiding them toward a distinct life path. Catherine demonstrates a commitment to growth, consistently expanding her knowledge and aptitude to incorporate new practices like Internal Family Systems and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy that can be beneficial on her client's healing journey.

Catherine promotes a dynamic, nurturing space using a blend of learned techniques such as Family Systems, Somatic Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She believes therapy should embrace not only intellectual stimulation, but also elements of humor, metaphorical thinking, creativity, and adaptability. As a couples therapist, her experience in family and couples counseling heavily informs her practice—she is an avid proponent of continued curiosity and adaptability within partnerships. Catherine gives importance to her clients' histories, analyzing patterns from their early life experiences to identify and replace outdated coping mechanisms. She offers a myriad of services, tackling issues ranging from stress and depression management, family counseling, LBGTQ+ support, adolescence and parenting, among others. She integrates varied therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Systems, Emotional Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness to create a custom approach that best fits her client's needs and comfort level.

Catherine is not just a highly experienced therapist, she’s also a Pacific Northwest native who loves to explore the beauty of the Puget Sound. Before establishing her private practice in 2012, she worked with adult community mental health and crisis residential centers. Alongside her professional career, she manages to balance a fulfilling personal life, being a mother to three adult children, pet owner, and pursuing hobbies like racquet sports, writing and photography. She holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Bastyr University, emphasizing in Family Systems Therapy.