Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC, MEd (she, her)
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I specialize in working with adults and adolescents who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and disordered eating behaviors. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where people can develop self-awareness, build healthy coping strategies, and strengthen their sense of identity. Through a collaborative, person-centered approach—rooted in psychodynamic principles and radical acceptance—I help clients understand the underlying patterns that influence their life actions.
I offer a warm, safe space where you can express yourself freely. As a kind and attentive therapist, I listen deeply to help you gain insight and self-awareness. Together, we'll develop personalized strategies to overcome challenges, turning obstacles into opportunities for growth, fostering resilience and a stronger sense of self.
I understand that taking the first step toward healing can be challenging, but you don't have to face it alone. I'm here to support you every step of the way, providing empathy and understanding as you navigate your journey. Your well-being matters, and together we can unlock your true potential and create the fulfilling life you deserve.
Call or Email Actualize Counseling & Nutrition now for a free 15 minute consultation - (617) 397-4256
Let's Connect (617) 397-4256
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- MBHP | MassHealth
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- Tufts
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC, MEd
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 397-4256
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Kevin Keovongsa (Massachusetts / 120637) Catherine Verdera
- Attended William & Mary, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Membership with Chi Sigma Iota Honors Society 2022
- Certificate from University of North Carolina 2023
Pre-Licensed Professional: Catherine Verdera
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC, MEd
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 397-4256
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Body Image
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC, MEd
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 397-4256
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC, MEd
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 397-4256
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC, MEd
Call for a free consultation now - (617) 397-4256