Meet Catherine

     Catherine Saoud, LCSW

       Clinician

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From a very young age, I always knew I wanted to support people through their darkest moments and empower folks to be the best version of themselves.

But as I began my career as a child and adolescent therapist, I quickly realized I also had a passion for building connections with those who felt deeply misunderstood - more specifically, clients experiencing anxiety, OCD, neurodivergency, and other related issues. Now, it is my goal to bring relief to my clients while also helping them feel accepted, because both are possible!

I am passionate about utilizing evidence-based practices rooted in validation and compassion to ensure the best results for my clients, which include ERP, ACT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT. I also incorporate fun and play into sessions, especially when working with my younger clients! 

I value active listening, curiosity, trust, transparency, and accountability within the therapy space. I am also known to pull from my own lived experiences, professional and personal, and incorporate humor in sessions to strengthen the bond between myself and my clients. 

Therapy is most successful when we work as a team! As such, I value the opinions and expertise of those who know you best. So, I will often collaborate with medical providers, teachers, social workers, family members, or other significant individuals when needed to ensure continuity of care and ongoing progress in treatment. 

When out of the office, I spend my time completing puzzles, building legos, playing board games or video games, practicing yoga, dancing, coloring, and baking. I also enjoy spending quality time with my cat, dog, and long term partner. Those who are close to me have described me as energetic, quirky, inquisitive, supportive, and passionate about what I do! 

Credentials & Certifications:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Virginia
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Illinois
• Certificate of Completion: Trauma-Informed Care (2021)

Educational Background:

• A.M., Social Work - University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration
• B.A., Psychology & Minor in Disability Studies - Georgetown University

Relevant Work Experience:

• Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, Lowry and Associates, 
• Intern, Behavioral Health Therapist, La Rabida Children’s Hospital
• Intern, Dormitory Counselor, Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School

Most Recent Training:

• SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
• Lynn Lyons on Helping Anxious Kids: A Certification Training on Anxiety Treatment for Children & Adolescents
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training