Attachment-based Therapists in Jacksonville, FL

My name is Whitney Catoe, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I'm passionate about whole-body wellness and taking a holistic approach to assessing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health. I have worked with clients struggling with a number of different obstacles. I have a history of working in the substance abuse field (detox facilities, methadone clinics, dual diagnosis), mood disorders as well as trauma. Many of my clients have experienced some level of hardship and are looking to understand and overcome while honoring the impact their experiences are having on their minds and body.

Relationship struggles, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, stressed, or dealing with life challenges, can be painful and hold us back. As we work together, you will gain the necessary insight and skills to navigate these dificulties and unlock your full potential. My professional background consists mostly treating people who have experienced trauma -big or small- and addressing the different ways it shows up: anxiety, depression, low self esteem and attention issues, among other personal struggles.

I specialize in attachment therapy and work with children, families, and adults interested in processing their childhood trauma. I have extensive training and experience in adoption and trauma. I see children together with their parent to build trust and connection, provide parent coaching, and support each family member to foster a healthy family dynamic. Complex trauma, relational trauma, Reactive Attachment Disorder, PTSD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD and challenging behaviors are common presenting issues.

Everyone needs support at some point in life. Whether it's trauma, substances, depression, anxiety, life transitions, difficult relationships or general confusion surrounding your role in life, you do not have to take on these challenges alone. At times we need someone to help us focus on our strengths when problems and our emotions threaten to overwhelm us.

Are you always saying "I'm sooooo tired?" but feel like you can never catch a break? You are always doing for others and thinking "when will someone do for me?" Well, then click the contact now button and let's figure out how to make YOU a priority again but without making you feel like you have abandoned anyone else's needs. I "get it" more than you know. We can walk and talk or sit and talk about what's happening and get to the root cause in order to figure out how to create more balance and implement self-care that is doable for you.

Seeking therapy can be an intimidating process, it takes a lot of courage to begin this journey! My passion is to help individuals and couples live their most beneficial and rewarding lives. I have worked extensively with grief, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and much more. I am of Christian faith but am open to working with any religious orientations. I have had the pleasure of working with individuals from all different ages, cultures, backgrounds, and religions. I look forward to getting to know you on a individual basis and helping you navigate your world and experiences.

As a dating therapist, I help people create a new road map for finding healthy love by learning to lead with their truest self. That all-consuming worry from thinking something is wrong with you that makes relationships SO hard keeps you up at night. While you’ve often thought maybe you're just meant to be single, you know that’s not what you really want. You’ve started seeing some patterns surface from past relationships and you’re either giving more love than you’re getting…or if they’re into you, you’re just not into them.

Are you ready, willing, and able to challenge yourself, to acknowledge symptoms, and make the necessary shifts in thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and actions, to change your current circumstances? I'm your therapeutic partner to assist you in your discovery, exploring, and healing process. Learn to manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health symptoms. With acceptance, respect, and firm gentle nudges (with a little humor mixed in), together we can enhance your self-insight so you can gain clarity, learn symptom-management skills, heal from the past/present, and find the correct life balance to enjoy life again. It's time

One of the most profound determinants of how we experience our lives is how we feel about ourselves–our sense of worthiness. The story (our narrative) we tell ourselves is reinforced for better, or for worse. The health of our relationship, the one with ourselves, often dictates the health of our relationship with others. We all have the innate capacity to grow and change, to be resilient in the face of challenges, and to be empowered to change patterns of behavior and relationship that no longer serve us.

When being seen and heard has felt like an impossibility and you’re ready to be who you know you’re meant to be, I’m here to help. You have navigated life’s challenges alone long enough. You’ve made it this far by your own strength and fortitude, so you already possess the internal strength to make the changes that will lead to the life you desire. You just need help assembling the necessary tools to build a life in which you are exactly who you are meant to be.

Paso A Paso means Step By Step. I promise to be there for you every step of our journey together. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. Get in touch today to see how we can navigate life together. You do not have to walk alone. Whatever the reason we may have for holding back our truest and deepest concerns, therapy is the place to let those worries unfold and air out, while you are emotionally held and supported. *We are hurt in relationships, but we can also be healed in the right type of relationship*. A counseling relationship can help.

Are you looking for help with a relationship? How do you decide which therapist is a good fit for your situation? It's hard to make the first step, I get it. I will provide you with a warm, accepting, and non-judgmental perspective. I work with individuals, couples and families who need help with their most important relationships. I work with premarital, married couples, and blended families. I believe life was meant to be lived in a safe and secure relationship with others, if you do too...I can help.

Telehealth therapy for OCD, anxiety, and trauma from the comfort of your own home! Our therapists are licensed in Florida, Colorado, and South Carolina. Additional specializations that some of our clinicians have are within the areas of grief, depression, ADHD, processing chronic illnesses/chronic pain, processing family dynamics, attachment issues, and more. Studies have also started to show that ERP for OCD through telehealth may be more effective than and faster!

Are you struggling with life's daily challenges? Do you feel inadequate and can't measure up, no matter how hard you try? Are you having difficulty coping with a recent loss? Have you poured all of yourself into others & now find yourself empty? Do you feel all alone & that no one understands you? I'm here to help you gain the tools needed to manage daily life more effectively so you can live a happier, more satisfying & fulfilling life. I specialize in working with adult individuals who are looking to find relief from the symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, negative relationships, grief, & trauma.

Life is hard; however, you do not have to navigate it alone. As a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience, I am committed to supporting individuals with developing healthy and positive lifestyle choices using a supportive skills-based approach to help deal with life's challenges.